Romance Roundup: December 2019

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

Chef Bricia Lopez in Converstion with Pati Jinich

The author of the cookbook Oaxaca comes to DC on Sat., Dec. 7th, at 4PM!

7 Best-Reviewed Books in November 2019

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

Authors on Audio: A Conversation with Karen Abbott

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

The Catcher on Display

A New York exhibit offers glimpses into the private world of J.D. Salinger.

5 Most Popular Posts: November 2019

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

Giving Tuesday Is Here!

Why not show your favorite bookish nonprofit some love?

The Better Book

How Jefferson’s Bible interpreted — and improved — the Gospels.