Meet Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin

The authors of The New Pie come to DC on Thurs., June 6th, at 6:30PM!

An Interview with Chanel Cleeton

The novelist talks Castro, family ties, and political intrigue in 1950s Cuba.

7 Best-Reviewed Books in May 2019

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

5 Most Popular Posts: May 2019

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

Into the Wilds

DC’s literary life, venues, & dis-n-dat.

Meet Elizabeth Acevedo, Robin Benway, and Meg Medina

The author panel comes to DC on Mon., June 3rd, at 7PM!

Tony Horwitz: An Appreciation

The bestselling historian/author passed away earlier this week.

Lend Me Your Dog Ears

Treat your books like tools, not ornaments.