Our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

9 titles to satisfy even the most persnickety readers.

9 Dystopian Novels to Take Your Mind off the Election

You know it’s bad when post-apocalyptic stories somehow make you feel better

5 Most Popular Posts: Oct. 2016

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

Bedtime Stories: Oct. 2016

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

5 Fun Fall Books for Middle-Grade Readers

An array of interesting titles to please even the choosiest kids!

10 Takes on Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan

Wait. Who just snagged literature’s highest honor?

Meet the (Small) Press: Belle Lutte Press

The Texas newcomer seeks quality over quantity.

5 Things I’ve Learned from Teaching Novel-Writing Classes

Tips and tricks for helping fellow authors