Charlie Jane Anders reviewed Isle McElroy’s new novel.

PEN has a new report out on book bans.

Joseph Illidge on comics publishing gone wrong.

At Columbia, thoughts on Steven Millhauser’s new collection.

Necessary Fiction delve into Christine Lai’s Landscapes.

Lincoln Michel recommended some notable surreal books.

At Literary Hub, revisiting Mavis Gallant.

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