Crooked Timber has pulled off a real coup: an interesting discussion of China Miéville's novels, with the author on board. It's much more than the usual Q&A—the critics take some time to expand on ideas and express themselves at length, while Miéville also replies in a single lengthy discussion. It just seems to be an appropriate use of the medium. It's also a fascinating series to read, especially if you're a fan of those New Crobuzon novels, like I am.