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A cantankerous old rogue declares he is changing his will to cut out his nearest and not so dearest. Big mistake.

Do you love a good detective novel where you can really let your inner sleuth out? Read our take on some of the best investigative novels to sink your teeth into.

The 13 most essential L.A. crime books — from Chandler, Hughes, Mosley and Ellroy to Steph Cha and Ivy Pochoda, with some 'Helter Skelter' in between.

95 writers with deep ties to Los Angeles weighed in on the L.A. books that affected them most. Beyond our big list, here are some of their greatest insights

Los Angeles is a vast city that has been the setting for a wide variety of movies over the course of history. Here are the 15 best movies about life in LA.

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how many starts will Kyle Hendricks make this year.

Ace directors like Billy Wilder, Orson Welles and Nicholas Ray have directed these timeless thrillers

The pre-party before Opening Day asks you who the Cubs MVP will be for 2022.

The cool cat spot for night owls, early-risers and Cubs fans abroad asks you how many games you think Alfonso Rivas will play for the Cubs this year.