At Locus, a review of Nisi Shawl’s Kinning.

The NYPL is holding an event on banned books this week.

Charlie Jane Anders on what artists can learn from Bonnie Raitt.

Jami Attenberg interviewed Sloane Crosley.

Shane Burley shared some recommended reading on history and politics.

At Tone Glow, an interview with Rafael Toral.

Necessary Fiction pondered Rodrigo Restrepo Montoya’s The Holy Days of Gregorio Pasos.

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