Great American Presidents: The Twelve Who Transformed the Nation
By Allan J. Lichtman
A convincing scorecard for the Oval Office’s key inhabitants.
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Washington Writers Conference for free!
Deadwood
By Peter Cozzens
A rip-roaring read about that most iconic frontier town.
Tower Hill: A Plantation on the Edge of Rebellion
By Alan Taylor
The seeds of revolt were sprouting before Nat Turner ever made a move.
At the Independent, our writers all play for the same team.
Erudite Advocacy
By Chris Rutledge
A new DC book club focuses on issues of homelessness.
All We Hide: A Novel
By Robyn Gigl
A trans detective takes on a decades-old cold case.
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
The City Without Jews: Life and Death in Nazi Vienna
By Douglas Smith
A survivor’s diary is mined to great effect in this gut-wrenching history.
