I became aware of Gavin Larsen when our first books were published. Mine was my debut novel, Three Muses, featuring a ballerina protagonist. Hers was Being a

And a gorgeous new book by Gavin Larsen

I became aware of Gavin Larsen when our first books were published. Mine was my debut novel, Three Muses, featuring a ballerina protagonist. Hers was Being a

Henry James, Elizabeth Strout, and the High Holy Day Machzor

The non-for-profit initiative of the Australian books industry co-hosted an event last week bringing together members of local government and publishers, booksellers, librarians, and authors to highli...

How to help in the midterms

Writers aren’t born, they’re made—from practice, reading, and a lot of caffeine. And sometimes tutelage.

Her Thoreau-like account of journeys in the woods, published when she was 28, was the first of many ruminations on life and nature, good and evil.

Upcoming New York events. The harvest moon, the leaves turn red, the fog rolls in

Today’s guest author, Martha Anne Toll, is a literary and cultural critic, and a novelist.

Pianist Sir Stephen Hough

Maine writer, Lily King

It's foggy on the marsh

When a book opens your veins

This anthology is a collection of stories, poems, and essays, that showcases the immense literary talent in the Washington, DC area.

Dobee Snowber's Swimmers series and other things too

When a book reorders your molecular structure

Could you please supply a horse to walk on stage?

Two Pianos-a French Film

When books talk to each other.

Ten years ago, WMATA was in dismal shape. Now, people are lining up to rep the transit system with pride.

Marking July 4

When NPR asks you what's on your TBR list

Millions of people are finding meaningful ways to resist despite the Trump’s attempts to quell dissent and tilt the playing field.

A wonderful Tasmanian novel and two Substack recs

The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

Nesting

Upcoming event

Join us IN PERSON on May 16, 2026 at Bohrer Park! Free to attend, free to park, and awesome for the whole family.

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What a journey!

Spending time with Edmund de Waal's work