5 Most Popular November Posts

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

The Beautiful Reward

At its core, writing is about power, not profit

Sand, Surf, and Seminars

A look back at this fall’s Miami Book Fair International.

An Interview with Fay Weldon

The bestselling British author discusses plot, the changing times, and why writers must rein in their characters.

9 Bookish Gifts for the Lit-Lovers on Your List

Instead of adding to their shelves, consider a different approach to satisfying you book-loving friends’ literary needs this season with gifts that celebrate their passion for words. Or just keep all these goodies for yourself. Either way, you won’t go wrong!

6 Things We’re Thankful For

It’s Thanksgiving! What are you grateful for? Here at the Independent, we’re thankful for the following people in our lives who’ve impacted our reading, our writing, or simply our love of books. Today and every day, we’re in their debt.

Stop the Presses

Turning to books, not the paper, for reliable news.

An Interview with Lynn Chandler Willis

In the author’s latest whodunit, a real-life Texas town hosts a cast of colorful fictional characters.