Afternoon Bites: Amber Sparks, Tom McAllister Nonfiction, Jennifer Egan, Wax Idols’ Latest, and More

There’s a new essay by Amber Sparks at The Cut.

Bronx bookstore The Lit. Bar is about to open.

Tom McAllister wrote about the ups and downs of authorial life for The Millions.

At Vulture, news of new work from Jennifer Egan.

At GQ, thoughts on John Carreyrou’s new book Bad Blood.

Pitchfork reviewed the new album from Wax Idols.

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