Vanity Fair published a powerful essay by R. O. Kwon.

Posted earlier this week, this thread from Kundiman has a number of essential resources and organizations.

At Bookmunch, thoughts on Sam Byers’s Come Join Our Disease.

Max Booth III discussed atmosphere and horror.

At Review31, thoughts on Marie NDiaye’s Self-Portrait in Green.

The Quietus reviewed Melissa Broder’s Milk Fed.

Bedford + Bowery explored the state of Williamsburg’s record stores.

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