Caryn Rose discussed her new book about Patti Smith.

Later this month, the Schomburg Center Literary Festival takes place.

At Creem, Zachary Lipez reported from the Solid Sound Festival.

Library Journal delved into Gabino Iglesias’s forthcoming novel.

At Dusted, thoughts on the new album by Horsegirl.

Granta‘s podcast hosted an interview with Tice Cin.

At the Chicago Review of Books, thoughts on Lydia Conklin’s Rainbow Rainbow.

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