Adrian Van Young interviewed Chandler Klang Smith at Electric Literature.

Gabino Iglesias wrote about the writings and legacy of Langston Hughes.

There’s powerful nonfiction by Anthony Oliveira up at Hazlitt.

Julian Lucas delved into the works of Scholastique Mukasonga.

Maria Dahvana Headley’s forthcoming novel The Mere Wife has an excellent cover.

At Noisey, revisiting Avail’s album Over the James.

Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, and sign up for our mailing list.