The Art Newspaper explored Octavia E. Butler’s influence on art.

PEN reported on books being reviewed by the Defense Department.

Kaitlyn Greenidge pondered Black History Month.

At A Book for Ants, thoughts on Italo Svevo’s A Perfect Host.

Emily St. James wrote about the craft of writing.

Reactor published new fiction by Laird Barron.

At Dusted, thoughts on the new album from Geologist and DS.

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