@jamiattenberg

8 books of fiction + 1 memoir + 1 creativity book. Come write with me and 50k other people 5/30-6/12. #1000wordsofsummer https://xitter.cf/t.co/kImB15YYIy

 New Orleans, LA
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Not gonna lie, always wanted one of these.
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Chelsea Hodson@ChelseaHodson1h
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The Atlantic
@TheAtlanticOct 24
A new book by the hosts of the podcast “Who? Weekly” argues that social media has turned everyone into someone—and that could have big ramifications for the labor market more broadly, Josh Greenblatt writes. theatlantic.com/books/2026/1…

Celebrity Has Become a Jobs Program

A new book by the hosts of Who? Weekly scrutinizes how social media democratized fame.

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Kristen Arnett@Kristen_ArnettOct 23
chase sapphire would be such a beautiful name for a baby girl
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alanna okun@alannaOct 12
have spent the past year, among other things, devising how to handknit functioning clocks
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Chelsea Hodson@ChelseaHodsonOct 8
Rose Books can now accept *tax-deductible* donations! I was approved for fiscal sponsorship by Fractured Atlas—all funds will support book production costs. I run this press entirely by myself because I love books and beauty :) fundraising.fracturedatlas.o…

Rose Books

TAKE RISKS FOR THE SAKE OF BEAUTY

fundraising.fracturedatlas.org
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So excited to see PEOPLE launching the cover of my new novel The Amnesiac today! people.com/jami-attenberg-th…
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You can pre-order it right now and won't that be fun in 7 months when it shows up in your mailbox like a beautiful little surprise? harpercollins.com/products/t…

The Amnesiac

A brilliant, ingeniously structured novel about art, love, and deeply held secrets from New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg What happens when, ...

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maya cade@mayascadeOct 1
today is my first day as president/owner of @MilestoneFilms, making it the largest black-owned film distributor in the nation. (!) blackfilmarchive.com also just turned 5 in august (!) ask me anything and i'll reply in this thread: ngl.link/mayascade
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Who? Weekly@whoweeklySep 28
Our book is out TOMORROW and the LA Times wrote about it TODAY!! latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
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Verite News@veritenewsnolaSep 25
The shelter is the only New Orleans shelter that boards pets and does not require sobriety tests and identification. ow.ly/2PCj50ZReIa
Text: Operator says Low Barrier Shelter could close due to budget cuts Mayor Helena Moreno proposed that $5 million be cut from the city’s contribution to the largest shelter for people experiencing homelessness in New Orleans. Image: Dustin Hayden Jr., 27, sits outside security at the Low Barrier Shelter in the CBD on September 22, 2026.

ALT Text: Operator says Low Barrier Shelter could close due to budget cuts Mayor Helena Moreno proposed that $5 million be cut from the city’s contribution to the largest shelter for people experiencing homelessness in New Orleans. Image: Dustin Hayden Jr., 27, sits outside security at the Low Barrier Shelter in the CBD on September 22, 2026.

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Lauren Oyler@laurenoylerSep 24
My short story “The Hater” is being serialized! in the @NYMag newsletter, starting tomorrow, for six weeks. Great idea by @EmilyGouldNYmag. No one knows what’s going to happen, including maybe even me. Sign up to get the emails (it’s free) thecut.com/article/dinner-pa…

Introducing a Short Story Newsletter Series by Lauren Oyler

Look out for a drop of “The Hater” in the newsletter every Friday afternoon.

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I just realized how long I've been reading about @EmilyGouldNYmag's life and it's been a really long time and I will keep reading about her life forever, whatever she writes tinyurl.com/3js6wjmv

What Would It Take to Make Me Cry Again?

“I wasn’t a monster, I was pretty sure. Something was wrong with me.”

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JACQ FRANÇOI$.@jacqpfrancoisSep 4
Beignets still bring me joy.
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In today's Times-Picayune, a great piece on Susan Larson, longtime friend and supporter of the Louisiana literary community:
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Jarvis DeBerry@jarvisdeberryAug 26
For Jerome "Big Duck" Smith, a giant among us who never let Black children feel small. He mattered to New Orleans. He mattered to the country. He mattered to me and my family. ms.now/opinion/jerome-big-du…

Opinion | Jerome Smith, a civil rights leader of uncommon courage, was called 'Big Duck' for a...

Jarvis DeBerry: One of the great unsung heroes of the civil rights era has died at 87

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Grilled Shrimp Salad on the menu EVERYDAY at Lil Dizzy’s Cafe. . Lil Dizzy’s Cafe!!!!! . 📍We are located in the Treme neighborhood at 1500 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116 . 🗓️ OPEN Monday - Saturday from 11am to 3pm ☎️ orders at 504-766-8687
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obviously I kept the dog 1000wordsofsummer.substack.c…
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Friendly reminder that I am open to receiving new opportunities (full-time, part-time, and contract) around cultural writing, creator partnerships and brand experiences, digital social media marketing, community engagement and more: melissakimble.info
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Nathaniel Rich@NathanielRichJul 13
Tonight, on the UES, just blocks from my favorite Manhattan mini-storage facility—excited to be in conversation with @chaykak: 92ny.org/event/nathaniel-ric…
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EMILY SUNDBERG
@Emily_SundbergJun 30
Interview with @jeremyoharris on Feed Me today. It’s rare that this question is answered with so much sincerity and direction.
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