An Interview with David Alan Johnson

Uncovering the biggest 19th-century med-school scandal you've never heard of.

Marital Malice

What happens when husband-and-wife writers are up for the same award?

5 Most Popular Posts: February 2019

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

Alyssa Mastromonaco in Conversation with Symone Sanders

The author of So Here's the Thing comes to DC on Thurs., Mar. 7th, at 7PM!

Busboys Books Presents: Charneice Fox

The author of The Bread Monster comes to DC on Sun., Mar. 3rd, at 5PM!

Romance Roundup: March 2019

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

“Hi. I’m Larry, and I’m a Writer”

Is joining a critique group really a smart step?

Irshad Manji in Conversation with Latoya Peterson

The author of Don't Label Me comes to DC on Thurs., Feb. 28th, at 6:30PM!