MahoganyBooks Begins a New Chapter

The DC-based indie opens a second store at National Harbor.

WE Are Family

Author Sandra Patton-Imani reminds readers that “white and straight” isn’t always the norm.

5 Most Popular Posts: July 2021

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

Here Is the Forge

How “home” made me who — and what — I am.

Outdoor Book-Signing with Diane Zinna

The author of The All-Night Sun comes to Vienna, VA, on Tues., Aug. 3rd, at 5 p.m.!

Mr. Don’t-Know-It-All

Why I listen to experts (and why you should, too).

Megha Majumdar in Conversation with Danielle Evans

The author of A Burning speaks virtually on Thurs., July 29th, at 6 p.m. (EDT)!

Authors on Audio: Kerri K. Greenidge

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.