Amanda Montell

Amanda Montell, a New York Times-bestselling author and award-winning podcaster, launched her literary career with the release of her debut book, ‘Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language,’ in 2019. This work garnered significant positive reviews and was recognized by several media outlets as a top book of the month. Prior to her literary success, Montell established herself as a beauty and features editor for notable publications such as Byrdie and Who What Wear, and developed the web series ‘The Dirty Word’ for Joey Soloway’s platform, Wifey, which explored diverse linguistic topics, including the origins of words like ‘feminism.’ Montell continued her insightful exploration of language and its impact on society with her second book, ‘Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism,’ published in 2021. This critically acclaimed work was named a best book of 2021 by NPR and was shortlisted for both the Goodreads Choice Awards and the getAbstract International Book Award, further solidifying her reputation as a prominent voice in nonfiction.

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 immediately became a New York Times bestseller upon its release. Montell’s compelling writing and analysis have also been featured in a range of prominent publications including The New York Times, Time, Nylon, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Domino, and Marie Claire.