Requiem

Finding the best way to honor the life of a lifelong friend

Title? Nein!

Catchy names continue to elude me.

An Interview with Tina Alexis Allen

The actress/playwright talks sexuality, family secrets, and the redemptive power of forgiveness.

5 Most Popular Posts: June 2018

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

Meet John F. Ross

The author of The Promise of the Grand Canyon comes to DC on Thurs., July 5th, at 7PM.

Love in the Time of Typhus

Emily Brontë’s family drama is neither patient nor kind.

Rise + Rhyme

The storytelling fun happens in DC on Mon., July 2nd, at 9:30AM.

7 Best-Reviewed Books in June 2018

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