James McBride discussed his new novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, with Slate.
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This week’s Largehearted Boy newsletter shared a back-to-school playlist as well as the usual links, likes, and weekly recap.
Courtney Barnett covered Chastity Belt’s “Different Now.”
The New Statesman recommended summer reading.
Lucinda Williams discussed her new album with Louisville Public Media.
The New York Times profiled author Mona Susan Power.
Lydia Kiesling wrote about her new novel, Mobility, at Bustle.
Ann Patchett talked to Shondaland about her new novel.
When I finished this book, a friend of mine read it and said, “What I love about this book is you assume the reader is smart.” And I do!
Stream a new song by MJ Lenderman.
Big Think recommended great books written in wildly experimental styles.
Last Donut of the Night interviewed Pelican’s Trevor DeBrauw.
Jimin Han talked to Weekend Edition about her novel The Apology.
Stream a new song by Slaughter Beach, Dog.
Vol. 1 Brooklyn previewed August’s best books.
Karan Mahajan talked to the New Yorker about his story in this week’s issue.
Stream a new song by the Natvral.
First Draft interviewed author Luis Alberto Urrea.
Hollow Hand + Aoife Nessa Frances shared two cover songs at Aquarium Drunkard.
Chavisa Woods wrote about the Barbie movie’s faux-feminism at Full Stop.