Alexander Chee spoke with Daniel Clowes for BOMB. He’s written up more of his thoughts on the process for his blog.

• Spencer Ackerman on Duff McKagan’s It’s So Easy: “…a book about feeling like a zombie in a supermarket because the choices required to endure life’s routines can overwhelm. “

• Hobart‘s Aaron Burch has a new short story, “Or,” in the latest Bull.

• The Outlet looks at some noteworthy book reviews from the past month.

• Later this month, Housing Works will host a Longreads-themed panel.

• Gabrielle Gantz on Brian Francis Slattery, whose third novel will be out later this year.

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