Dear Friend,

An open letter to 2017

Meet Chris Smith

The author of The Daily Show (the Book) comes to DC on Mon., Jan. 2nd, at 7PM.

We’ll Always Have Books

It’s been tough going lately, but there’s solace in the written word.

December 2016 Exemplars: Poetry Reviews by Grace Cavalieri

A monthly feature that looks at books of and about poetry.

Date Night at the Bookstore

What could be more romantic?

Don’t Give Your Money to Uncle Sam!

Make an end-of-year, tax-deductible donation to the Independent instead.

Acoustic Open Mic — in the Den

Local musicians perform on Wed., Dec. 28th, from 8-10PM.