At the LA Record, checking in with Richard Hell.

At Open Book Toronto, authors revisit their first books.

How American Gods got a new, pulp-inspired paperback cover.

Jeff VanderMeer on the surreal appeal of Florida.

Extra Crispy has found its bacon critic.

An interview with Maud’s Line author Margaret Verble.

At Stereogum: a look at the current and conflicted state of music festivals.

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