We Need Diverse Books!

A grassroots organization brings its message to Frederick.

Bedtime Stories: April 2015

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

5 Most Popular Posts: March 2015

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

9 Great Irish Writers Who Aren’t James Joyce

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a peek at some of our favorite Emerald Isle authors.

Bedtime Stories: March 2015

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

5 Most Popular Posts: February 2015

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

5 Ways to Make Your Fiction Come Alive

Simple suggestions for helping your prose sing

10 Things to Know about Your Out-of-Print Book

Never assume retired titles can’t be revived!