Bedtime Stories: July 2021

What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked one of them, and here’s what he said.

12 Good Books to Pass Along

It’s national Give Something Away Day! In honor of this dubious holiday, here are a dozen titles worthy of being shared.

A Patriotic Pick: July 2021

Enjoy this Grateful American™ reading recommendation!

7 Most Favorable Reviews in June 2021

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

5 Most Popular Posts: June 2021

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.

Tome of the Unknown

When you’re a work-for-hire author, nobody knows your name.

Bedtime Stories: June 2021

What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked one of them, and here’s what he said.

22 Great Books to Give (or Get) on Father’s Day

Need a last-minute literary gift for the dads in your life? Try one of these pater-worthy titles!