An Interview with S.A. Cosby

The novelist talks rural noir, B-movies from the 1970s, and the superiority of DC Comics.

A Delectable Diversion

The pleasure of listening to Katherine Hall Page’s Small Plates.

Unsung or Unwell?

Reevaluating Mary Todd Lincoln through a feminist lens.

7 Most-Favorable Reviews in June 2020

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

Romance Roundup: July 2020

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

Aural Authority

Turns out, I know a lot about publishing audiobooks.

5 Most Popular Posts: June 2020

We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. Seriously, though, here are June’s winners.

Meet Stephanie Burt

The poet (virtually) discusses her latest collection, After Callimachus, on Mon., July 6th, at 7 p.m. (EST)!