Here are the dark and twisty nominees for the 2020 Shirley Jackson Awards.

Here are the dark and twisty nominees for the 2020 Shirley Jackson Awards.

By Vanessa Willoughby | July 1, 2021

Attention: we are getting a “sibling sequel” to <em>A Visit from the Goon Squad</em>.

Attention: we are getting a “sibling sequel” to A Visit from the Goon Squad.

By Vanessa Willoughby | July 1, 2021

"Good criticism has integrity." Jessica Hopper on how to be a critic (and who's doing it right).

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 30, 2021

The multitalented Janelle Monáe will publish a collection of cyberpunk short stories next year.

The multitalented Janelle Monáe will publish a collection of cyberpunk short stories next year.

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 29, 2021

Interview with a Journal: <em>Boston Review</em>

Interview with a Journal: Boston Review

Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofit and Reader-Funded Publication

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 24, 2021

This is Octavia Butler's best writing advice.

This is Octavia Butler's best writing advice.

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 22, 2021

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"They're old and outdated. That's the truth." Little Richard on why the critics should shut up.

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 16, 2021

Apparently, William Styron was fired from his first job in publishing for being a total slob.

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 11, 2021

Naomi Wolf, unabashed COVID-truther, has been banned from Twitter.

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Interview with a Journal: <em>The Sewanee Review</em>

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By Vanessa Willoughby | June 4, 2021

Interview with a Journal: <em>The Yale Review</em>

Interview with a Journal: The Yale Review

Everything You Need to Know About the Oldest Literary Journal in the United States

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Watch this electrifying Gil Scott-Heron performance at Woodstock 1994.

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John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf murder mystery, but you can't read it.

John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf murder mystery, but you can't read it.

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Interview with a Journal: <em>Apogee</em>

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<em>The Yale Review</em> has launched <em>TYR</em>, an online magazine.

The Yale Review has launched TYR, an online magazine.

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This random list of things Lorraine Hansberry liked and disliked is delightful.

This random list of things Lorraine Hansberry liked and disliked is delightful.

By Vanessa Willoughby | May 19, 2021

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