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My new book, THE BIGGEST BLUFF, will be out on June 23rd ( http://bit.ly/thebigbluff ). I feel incredibly lucky to have had some truly remarkable individuals take the time away from everything going on right now to help support its launch into the world. 1/
Blurbing books is always tough and time-consuming, even in the best of times, and agreeing to do so now is beyond generous. So over the next week, I'd like to take a moment to reciprocate, by sharing the work of these incredible humans with you all each day (alphabetically :)) 2/
First, @cduhigg. Charles is an incredible writer. THE POWER OF HABIT was one of the first books I wrote about as a newbie journo. It impressed me to no end, and everything he's done since then—books, podcasts, articles—has only made me a bigger fan: https://charlesduhigg.com/ 3/
Also make sure to check out the amazing piece he wrote @newyorker on COVID responses in Seattle vs NYC. It's essential reading. @cduhigg, your work is a constant inspiration. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/04/seattles-leaders-let-scientists-take-the-lead-new-yorks-did-not 4/
Next up: the wonderful Jesse Eisenberg. Jesse is one of the funniest writers I know. If you haven't yet read BREAM GIVES ME HICCUPS, order it immediately. And stay tuned for his new audiobook project, that will launch soon. 5/ https://groveatlantic.com/book/bream-gives-me-hiccups/
But funny is the least of Jesse's qualities. He's an extraordinary person—giving, kind, generous. He's been spending the last few months volunteering at a domestic violence shelter, @middlewayhouse. He is one remarkable, inspiring human. (He's a pretty decent actor, too.) 6/
Next: the incomparable @DavidEpstein. Where to even begin! He is one of my favorite writers. Not only are the topics he chooses mind-blowingly interesting, but the depth and breadth of his journalistic ability and curiosity know no bounds. Read everything. https://davidepstein.com/
And don't stop at RANGE and THE SPORTS GENE. @DavidEpstein has some phenomenal pieces @propublica. Read those. https://www.propublica.org/people/david-epstein. AND if that weren't enough, he is also one of the kindest, most generous people ever. Here's what he's up to now: https://davidepstein.com/convalescent-plasma/. Wow.
Today's shout-out goes to @AdamMGrant. Adam is someone who embodies the things he writes about. I learned about givers and takers from GIVE AND TAKE. He is a giver, through and through. He is, as well, an original (see ORIGINALS). And, always, a friend. https://www.adamgrant.net/
You should also listen to his @TEDTalks podcast, WorkLife. Each episode will teach you and inspire you. Thanks for everything you do, @AdamMGrant https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife
Up next, @joshuafoer, one of the most original writers I know. MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN was a huge inspiration to me as I embarked on this project. If you haven't yet read it (by some crazy fluke), you absolutely should. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/301277/moonwalking-with-einstein-by-joshua-foer/
To follow it up with the remarkable thing that is @atlasobscura is just all kinds of amazing. It's consistently one my favorite things to read. https://www.atlasobscura.com/
Up next, the inimitable @marykarrlit. LIARS' CLUB completely bowled me over when I first read it, and I've fallen more in love with her writing ever since. Mary is a true poet, both in prose and in actual poetry. Do yourself a favor and read her work. https://www.marykarr.com/
I mean, just look at her poems. To me, poetry is endless food for the soul. Early in life, my mom had me memorize a Russian poem a week, and the habit of constant poetry reading has never left. I'm so glad to have discovered @marykarrlit's work. https://www.marykarr.com/tropic-of-squalor.html
