Well, I've waited all week, and we've finally got our final two authors.
There's Edgar Allan Poe, known for his American gothic style, his invention of the detective genre and his biting literary criticism.
And the "Sage of Baltimore," H.L. Mencken: a highly prolific journalist, essayist and editor who satirized American culture and studied American English like few have ever seen.
We'll announce the winner tomorrow, and then lead a discussion on all of the great Baltimore writers at the CityLit Festival. The City Sages panel will at noon, at the Central Library. Dave and I hope to see you there!