The great Cormac McCarthy has died at the age of 89. We recommend remembrances by Lincoln Michel and Jim Ruland.

PEN on the latest attempt to ban Maus.

At The Creative Independent, an interview with Perfume Genius.

Eric LaRocca wrote about creating the novel Everything the Darkness Eats.

Ben Chasny shared musical recommendations at The Quietus.

Aquarium Drunkard talked with legendary NYC band Bush Tetras.

Bookmunch delved into Patrick deWitt’s new novel.

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