Virtual Valentine’s Day Reading with Meg Napier & Pru Warren

The authors share their romance fiction this Fri., Feb. 12th, at 7 p.m. (EST)!

7 Most-Favorable Reviews in January 2021

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

Marjorie and Me

Circles of Madness not only introduced me to an extraordinary poet but launched a lifelong literary friendship.

5 Most Popular Posts: January 2021

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

Meet Lidia Yuknavitch

The author of Verge speaks virtually on Mon., Feb. 8th, at 7 p.m. (EST)!

Romance Roundup: February 2021

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

What Does America Look Like?

A new regional anthology seeks to answer that question!

The World of Barry Unsworth

Reading a literary master in the time of covid-19.