Christopher Paul Curtis in Conversation with Nic Stone

The authors virtually discuss The Watsons Go to Birmingham this Thurs., Nov. 5th, at 7 p.m. (EST)!

5 Most Popular Posts: October 2020

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

Political? Books.

Why the mere act of reading makes a statement.

Meet Eduardo Halfon, Chloe Aridjis, and Andrés Neuman

The authors speak virtually about the pandemic on Sun., Nov. 1st, at noon (PST)!

Dollars & Derring-Do

Financial thrillers are fun — even when their plots are trumped by real life.

The Virtues of Weil

A look at several new or forthcoming books on the late French philosopher & mystic.

Authors on Audio: David M. Rubenstein

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Children’s Book Roundup: October 2020

Big new titles perfect for the littles.