An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
Yuppies: The Bankers, Lawyers, Joggers, and Gourmands Who Conquered New York
By Dylan Gottlieb
Did those ambitious whippersnappers really ruin everything?
The Mortifications: A Novel
By Derek Palacio
The pull of family and Cuba loom large in this fascinating story reminiscent of Márquez.
Bertrand Court
By Michelle Brafman
A carefully crafted novel-in-stories with something to appreciate on every page.
This year offered an embarrassment of reading riches. Here, in no particular order, are the titles that most stuck with us long after the final page was turned.
Conversations with McCartney
By Paul Du Noyer
A light (and polite) introduction to the words and work of Sir Paul.
We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are November’s winners.
Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives
By Tim Harford
This absorbing look at the upside of chaos is fresh and surprising.
Valiant Gentlemen: A Novel
By Sabina Murray
A rich, compulsively readable story of friendship, colonialism, and the burden of moral ambiguity.
Whitefly: A Novel
By Abdelilah Hamdouchi; translated by Jonathan Smolin
This Moroccan detective story will make you laugh while prompting deep thoughts on immigration, racism, and globalization.
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