Bookmunch delved into the essays of Lydia Davis.

The Masters Review has a roundup of upcoming deadlines and contests.

At Identity Theory, Christian Bauman on Gabe Hudson.

Feel like reading new fiction by Samuel Rutter?

Little Engines published new writing by Kevin Morby.

Writers discussing new books from and about NJ, at Jersey Collective.

Robert Christgau revisited the music of Steely Dan and shared his thoughts on a new book on the band.

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