Michael Kidd wrote about translation at Necessary Fiction.

Later this month, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop is holding a book launch event for Lisa Ko.

Vulture talked writing with Hanif Abdurraqib.

Ryan C. Bradley reported from this year’s Ghoulish Fest.

At Dusted, thoughts on a retrospective collection of music from Love Child.

Jason Diamond talked comedy with J.B. Smoove.

There’s a new album from Shellac on the way.

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