Washington’s Gay General
By Josh Trujillo and Levi Hastings
A queer Revolutionary War hero gets his glorious due.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
The short-story master and talented novelist discusses the writing life and his new 9/11-themed novel, Before, During, After.
Mirages: The Unexpurgated Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1939-1947
By Anaïs Nin; edited by Paul Herron
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A new, unexpurgated volume of the author's diaries.
An Interview with Jack Livings
By Mike Maggio
Jack Livings’ short-story collection, The Dog, was just published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Two authors give distinct voice to the people of one city — Baltimore.
We’d love to say all books are created equal, but it just isn't so. Some you have to slog your way through — we're looking at you, Moby-Dick — while others flow into your soul like they’re part of your DNA. Here are some of the Independent's favorites among the latter. If you haven't read them before, get going. If you have, get going again.
Diary of the Fall: A Novel
By Michel Laub
A Jewish boy in Brazil struggles with the echoes of trauma.
The award-winning author discusses her latest novel, Closed Doors, a family story set on a small Scottish island where everyone knows everything about everybody.
Blue-Eyed Boy: A Memoir
By Robert Timberg
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Disfigured during combat in Vietnam, Robert Timberg transformed his life by becoming a distinguished journalist.
