Morning Bites: Elizabeth Gonzalez James Interviewed, Janelle Monáe’s Fiction, Big Red Machine Returns, and More

"Mona at Sea"

Elizabeth Gonzalez James talked with Debutiful about her debut novel.

At Kundiman, some recommended Pride Month reading.

Janelle Monáe’s debut science fiction collection is in the works.

Artforum hosted a remembrance of Lauren Berlant.

Words Without Borders discussed notable June books in translation.

Stereogum featured new music from Big Red Machine.

At Necessary Fiction, a review of RE Katz’s And Then the Grey Heaven.

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