Elizabeth Gonzalez James talked with Debutiful about her debut novel.

At Kundiman, some recommended Pride Month reading.

Janelle Monáe’s debut science fiction collection is in the works.

Artforum hosted a remembrance of Lauren Berlant.

Words Without Borders discussed notable June books in translation.

Stereogum featured new music from Big Red Machine.

At Necessary Fiction, a review of RE Katz’s And Then the Grey Heaven.

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