Romance Roundup: September 2021

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

7 Most Favorable Reviews in August 2021

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

5 Most Popular Posts: August 2021

We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are August’s winners.

Craig Whitlock in Conversation with James LaPorta

The author of The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War speaks virtually on Thurs., Sept. 2nd, at 6 p.m. (EDT)!

Authors on Audio: Jeff Shesol

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

That Ghastly Greek

Exploring my love-hate relationship with Zorba.

An Interview with Lucy Parker

The Kiwi romance novelist talks theater, the monarchy, and why she sets her books in London.

Children’s Book Roundup: August 2021

Big new titles perfect for the littles.