As we enter the last full month of winter, it’s probably safe to say that you’ve read through your TBR pile or binged all of the latest shows. Instead of facing cabin fever for the next month, add some of the latest books, movies, and podcasts created by and starring Northern Virginians to your things to do list.
Book
Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon by Kate Andersen Brower
In the first-ever authorized biography of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, DC-area author Kate Andersen Brower sheds light on Elizabeth Taylor’s life beyond the big screen.
Movie
Knock at the Cabin
This new psychological horror, starring Arlington’s Dave Bautista, begs the question: If forced to choose, would you save your family or the world? Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the film premieres February 3.
Movie
Sharper
Secrets abound in this drama from Apple Original Films and A24, out February 17. Academy Award-winner and former Falls Church resident Julianne Moore stars as a con artist targeting New York’s über-wealthy.
Book
The Jewish Community of Northern Virginia by Susan and Shawn Dilles
Learn about the history of Northern Virginia’s Jewish community, from the first synagogue in the 1850s to the present-day population of over 120,000 Jewish people in the NoVA area.
Podcast
Virginia Outdoor Adventures
Foraging for food, whitewater thrills, and cavern exploration: Virginia’s great outdoors offer no shortage of thrilling excursions, and this local podcast is here to inspire and guide you in your next adventure.
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