Scott Neumyer
Scott Neumyer is a writer from central New Jersey whose work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN, GQ, Esquire, Parade magazine, and many other publications.
Laura Carney Set Out to Complete Her Father’s Bucket List and Ended Up Finding Herself in the Process
Carney discusses her moving memoir, “My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free,” and how his dreams changed her life.
How Birding Made Christian Cooper Who He Is Today
Cooper discusses his lifelong love of the meditative hobby in his new book, “Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World.”
Maureen Ryan Tackles Power and Complicity in ‘Burn It Down’
The veteran reporter discusses her new, groundbreaking book.
Guinevere Turner Has Been Writing This Memoir Her Entire Life
The multifaceted creative discusses how her complicated childhood was the driving force behind her new book, "When the World Didn’t End."
‘A Living Remedy’ Is Nicole Chung’s Love Letter to Her Adoptive Parents
In the wake of her adoptive parents’ deaths, Chung explores grief, hope, and a broken medical system in her new memoir.
Alex Mar Examines Murder and Mercy in a Broken Justice System
In “Seventy Times Seven,” Mar investigates a complicated murder case.
Jenny Odell Examines Life Beyond the Clock
In her new book, “Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock,” Odell asks readers to consider a life not bound by the random constraints of time.
Michelle Dowd Found Freedom Through Foraging
Dowd’s debut, "Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult," outlines how she escaped a violent and patriarchal cult at just 17 years old.
‘I Have Some Questions for You’ Explores a Broken Judicial System, an Elite School, and an Enduring Mystery
Rebecca Makkai, the author behind the award-winning novel “The Great Believers,” talks about her new novel.
In ‘I’m No Philosopher, but I Got Thoughts,’ Kristin Chenoweth Reveals How She Got Through the Toughest Times
The Tony Award winner discusses her path to solace and healing.
In Her Debut Memoir, Sarah Levy Charts Her Path to Sobriety
In “Drinking Games,” Levy beautifully pulls back the curtain on the reality of giving up alcohol.
30 Published Books Later, Jane Smiley Is Still Finding the Joy in Writing
The Pulitzer Prize winner is back with an exciting mystery set in the midst of the Gold Rush.
In ‘A Heart That Works,’ Rob Delaney Endures a Parent’s Nightmare
After losing his son Henry to a vicious brain tumor, Delaney felt the weight of telling his story of grief, love, and loss — and ultimately how he found hope.
Lauren Graham Is Here to Tell the Truth as Best as She Remembers It
The beloved actor and author reveals a more personal side with her new book, “Have I Told You This Already? Stories I Don’t Want to Forget to Remember.”
In ‘Fatty Fatty Boom Boom,’ Rabia Chaudry Finally Tells Her Own Story
Chaudry gives readers a full picture of her relationship with body image, food, and more.
Ross Gay’s ‘Inciting Joy’ Reimagines How We Find Life’s Greatest Happiness
Gay discusses his latest book of essays with Shondaland.
Amber Tamblyn Wants You to Trust Your Intuition
The actress, author, poet, and director discusses her new anthology, “Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition.”
Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes Unleash a Monster in ‘The Keeper’
The married writing duo enter a whole new world with their graphic novel.
The New Classics: Required Reading for a New Generation
These titles from the last 20 years are due to join the ranks of must-read literature.
Jennette McCurdy on Finding Her Way Toward Healing
In her new memoir, McCurdy opens up about her harrowing upbringing, life as a Nickelodeon star, and how, after the death of her mother, she was able to find peace.
19-Year-Old Alora Young’s Poetry Marks a Path to Her Family’s Past
In her unique debut, “Walking Gentry Home,” Young’s art is informed by ancestry research and storytelling.
Isaac Fitzgerald’s Raw, Unflinching Story Is His ‘Confessional’
In “Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional,” Fitzgerald traces his road to self-acceptance and joy.
Stacey Abrams Wants You to Know That Words Matter
Abrams talks to Shondaland about her new children’s book, “Stacey’s Extraordinary Words.”
Gary Vaynerchuk Wrote This Book to Change Your Life
Vaynerchuk talks to Shondaland about his new book, “Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success.”
Kal Penn’s Memoir Is Exactly What We All Need Right Now
Penn talks to Shondaland about his new book, “You Can’t Be Serious,” and working in the Obama White House.
9 Writers on Why Writing Is So Hard
Best-selling authors talk to Shondaland about what makes their craft so difficult and special.
You Already Know Elvira. Now Meet Cassandra Peterson
Peterson talks to Shondaland about her new book, “Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark,” and the impact of her iconic character.
Tiffany D. Jackson Just Wants to Scare the Hell Out of You
Jackson talks to Shondaland about her latest novel, “White Smoke,” and returning to the genre she loves so much — horror.
The Best Books to Come in 2021
From essay collections and fiction to poetry and YA, this list is perfect for just about every book lover.
Literary Megastar Paula Hawkins Returns With ‘A Slow Fire Burning’
Hawkins talks to Shondaland about her latest book and finding her next story.
Why Cecily Strong Wrote a Book for Herself
Strong talks to Shondaland about her memoir, “This Will All Be Over Soon.”
Chuck Wendig Finally Got to Write His Haunted-House Book
Wendig talks to Shondaland about his novel “The Book of Accidents” and what he’s working on next.