Molly McArdle interviewed Matt Bell about his book on Baldur’s Gate II.

At Slate: a review of Karolina Waclawiak’s The Invaders.

At The Talkhouse: Zohra Atash on the new Jenny Hval album.

Stephen M. Deusner on an anthology collecting decades’ worth of music from Norwegian jazz singer Karin Krog.

Gabino Iglesias reviewed Troy James Weaver’s Witchita Stories.

Adult has new writing from Stephanie La Cava.

Hobart is debuting a line of Handbooks.

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