A peek at what’s on tap this week.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
The controversy, and possible regret, surrounding the nation's premier song.
Sometimes the Wolf: A Novel
By Urban Waite
A father’s sins are brutally visited upon his son and family.
Pressed for Time: The Acceleration of Life in Digital Capitalism
By Judy Wajcman
Although we might want to blame technology for speeding up our lives, this book reminds us that the digital revolution is not that simple.
The novelist discusses history, research, and bringing the past to life.
Death of a Gentleman
By Ronald Goldfarb
Remembering Senator Ed Brooke, 1919-2015.
We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. Having said that, here are December’s winners.
One to Go
By Mike Pace
Are dreams or demons driving the protagonist of this thriller?
Recalling half a dozen stunners from the year just ended.
