Chicago talked with Samantha Irby about her forthcoming book of essays.

Pitchfork reviewed Slowdive’s new self-titled album.

Rakesh Satyal put a playlist together at Largehearted Boy.

American Short Fiction talked stories with Libby Flores.

Bandcamp explored the history of The Kids in the Hall-affiliated punk band Mouth Congress.

At Tor.com, an excerpt from Catherynne M. Valente’s new book.

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