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- Indexed issues, last 90 days
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- Oct 1, 2026
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- Aug 9, 2026
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“Reflections On Mr. Twain” by Robert Collings (opens the original)
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Story Summary: A minor car accident, several litigations, and a choice about telling the truth. (Scroll Down To Read)Take the poll for this week’s story, “Reflections on Mr. Twain”:(It’s completely anonymous…and fun!)“Resident Philosopher” Nalini’s take:Nalini Jacob-Roussety ties simple questions to deeper philosophical frameworks! Listen to her discuss the poll question abov
Q&A with After Dinner Conversation Author, Michael Henson (opens the original)
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If you would like to submit your story to After Dinner Conversation, here’s how.Read Michael Henson’s short story, "Mister Pete”:Click the image to get your copy!<img alt="July, 2026 Cover" class="sizing-normal" height="750" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uFhD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,f
“Where Have All The Young Girls Gone?” by David A. Cohen (opens the original)
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Story Summary: A librarian waiting tenure hears from a "very reliable source" there is sex-for-grades cover up. (Scroll Down To Read)Take the poll for this week’s story, “Where Have All The Young Girls Gone?”:(It’s completely anonymous…and fun!)“Resident Philosopher” Nalini’s take:Nalini Jacob-Roussety ties simple questions to deeper philosophical frameworks! Listen to her di
Q&A with After Dinner Conversation Author, Cassarà Giulia (opens the original)
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If you would like to submit your story to After Dinner Conversation, here’s how.Read Giulia Cassarà’s short story, "What It Was Like To Be Me”:Click the image to get your copy!<img alt="July, 2026 Cover" class="sizing-normal" height="750" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uFhD!,w_1456,c_limit,f
"French Connection" by Joe Giordano (opens the original)
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Story Summary: A college student is transported back to Paris to have coffee with Simone de Beauvoir, Jean Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus. (Scroll Down To Read)Take the poll for this week’s story, “French Connection”:(It’s completely anonymous…and fun! Last week’s poll results at end of post)“Resident Philosopher” Nalini’s take:
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