7 Most Favorable Reviews in November 2021

We came, we read, we gushed. Here’s a recap of the titles that left us especially warm and swoony last month.

Romance Roundup: December 2021

A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.

We Usually Take All Nerdy Guests

How introducing my kids to the Wu-Tang Clan reminded me of art’s endurance.

5 Most Popular Posts: November 2021

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.

“Writing Fiction Set Close to Home”

Join author Ellen Prentiss Campbell for a discussion in Rockville, MD, this Sat., Dec. 4th, at 2 p.m.!

Podcast: A Conversation with David M. Rubenstein

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Hey, It’s Giving Tuesday!

Why not shore up your favorite bookish nonprofit?