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Ep2: This montn on Chris Chambers Noir you’ll learn what it’s like to “Made in Hardboiled LA” with guest award-wing writer Gary Philips

Gary's latest book is a One-Shot Harry novel, "Ask Dark As Night." Meet earless crime photographer and occasional private eye Harry Ingram, who finds himself in the LAPD's crosshairs after capturing damning evidence of police brutality. An atmospheric dive into a city on the brink that's brimming with remarkable historical detail, Ash Dark as Night is perfect for fans of Walter Mosley and James Ellroy.

Ep10: Today at Elaine’s Literary Salon, you’ll be amazed by the work of journalist and photographer Glenn Cook, author of “Keep Your Distance: Walking Through the First Year of COVID”

This photography book examines events in four cities — Alexandria and Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., and New York City — the photojournalist walked almost 4,000 miles from March 2020 to March 2021, shooting images of day-to-day life, protests and their aftermath during this historic and tumultuous period in U.S. history.

Tim’s Tale: A little fictional humor and diversion from the daily news cycle

Timothy Trainer writes: "Silversea’s World Cruise 2022 has lasting after-effects. A local news piece reported that several restaurants and bars filed police reports about a mature-aged man with limited mobility having skipped out on his food and beverage bills. Local police departments distributed a sketch of the man who was finally identified by a local restaurateur and prevented from leaving unless he paid his bill."

“Parting Thoughts,” by Dr. Peter Noonan

When I arrived in Falls Church City Public Schools in the spring of 2017, I knew there was something different about this school system from the others I had the privilege of serving. I didn't know at the time what made this place so special. I learned soon enough!