Poetry Is Play

Your poems aren’t bad or good. They just are.

Melissa Scholes Young in Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton

The author of The Hive speaks virtually on Tues., June 8th, at 6 p.m. (EDT)!

Romance Roundup: June 2021

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

7 Most Favorable Reviews in May 2021

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

Ashley C. Ford in Conversation with Jeffrey Marsh

The author of Somebody's Daughter speaks virtually on Fri., June 4th, at 8 p.m. (EDT)!

5 Most Popular Posts: May 2021

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

An Interview with John Edgar Wideman

The lauded author talks race, short stories, and why he doesn’t care to be known as a great American writer.

Children’s Book Roundup: May 2021

Big new titles perfect for the littles.