At the Chicago Review of Books, thoughts on Mat Johnson’s new novel.

The CLMP announced the winners of this year’s Firecracker Awards.

Feel like reading new fiction by Dolan Morgan?

At Pitchfork, thoughts on Damien Jurado’s new album.

Sarah Rose Etter pondered contemporary art at Triangle House.

Big Other published poetry by Rigoberto González.

Hyperallergic explored the effects of NYC’s budget cuts on art classes.

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