The Right to Write

Kitty Kelley, Frank Sinatra, and the First Amendment

Why I Write

Because, because, because, because, because…

4 Picture Books to Share with Baby Bookworms

These play-tested titles are all ready for reading and snuggle time.

Meet the Author: Jane Smiley

The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist comes to the Folger this Friday, Nov. 6th, at 7:30PM.

An Interview with Tom Glenn

The novelist and Vietnam vet opens up about the real-life trauma behind his latest fictionalized work, The Trion Syndrome.

5 Most Popular Posts: October 2015

We here at the Independent love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. Having said that, here are October’s winners.

The B-Word

Resist corporate overlords' attempts to steal your boredom!

Meet the Author: Stacy Schiff

The Pulitzer Prize winner discusses her latest book this Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, at 6:45PM.