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United States Amanda Montell is a New York Times-bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and linguist known for her insightful exploration of language and societal phenomena.
Amanda Montell, a pop linguist and writer, was featured in their 'Beautiful People' series, discussing her work and life in Los Angeles.
Amanda Montell was featured on the 'Candid by Candier' blog, where she shared her insights on writing and connecting with other authors.
Montell discussed her travel plans, specifically a solo trip to Europe, in an article titled 'Why Author Amanda Montell Is Taking a Solo Trip to Europe'.
Amanda Montell appeared on the podcast 'First Draft With Sarah Enni' to discuss her creative process and collaborations.
Amanda Montell joined for a discussion on 'Magical Overthinking, Misinformation, and the Cultishness' of certain phenomena, exploring cognitive biases and vulnerability to misinformation.
Montell was featured in an article discussing her book 'Magical Overthinking' and how information overload contributes to belief in conspiracy theories and mysticism.
Amanda Montell was listed as a writer, language scholar, and podcast host, with her acclaimed nonfiction books highlighted.
Amanda Montell was born on February 16, 1992, in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was also raised within a Jewish family. Her academic journey led her to New York University, where she pursued studies in linguistics. Early in her career, Montell gained experience in publishing, serving as a beauty and features editor for notable publications such as Byrdie and Who What Wear. She also developed a web series titled ‘The Dirty Word’ for Joey Soloway’s platform, Wifey, which explored diverse linguistic topics, including the origins of words like “feminism.” These foundational experiences set the stage for her subsequent work as an author and cultural commentator.
Montell’s literary career began with the release of her debut book, ‘Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language,’ in 2019. This work garnered positive reviews and was recognized by several media outlets as a top book of the month. She continued her exploration of language and its impact on society with her second book, ‘Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism,’ published in 2021. This book, partially inspired by her father’s experiences in the Synanon cult, received critical acclaim and was named a best book of 2021 by NPR, also being shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Awards and the getAbstract International Book Award. In 2021, Montell further expanded her reach by co-hosting the weekly podcast ‘Sounds Like a Cult,’ which analyzes the cultic aspects of various cultural groups. The podcast has been recognized, winning ‘Best Emerging Podcast’ at the 2023 iHeart Radio Podcast Awards and being named a best podcast by Vulture, Esquire, and Marie Claire in 2022.
Her most recent publication, ‘The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality,’ released in April 2024, delves into cognitive biases and their influence on human behavior. This book became a New York Times bestseller, further solidifying her reputation as a prominent voice in nonfiction. Montell’s writing has been featured in a range of prominent publications including The New York Times, Time, Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Domino, and Marie Claire. Her work consistently focuses on the intersection of language, culture, and human psychology, making her insights relevant to a broad audience interested in understanding contemporary societal trends.
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