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Emily Gould

Features Writer, New York Magazine

Emily Gould, a novelist and critic, is a features writer for New York Magazine. She writes the Making It newsletter. Her books include Friendship, Perfect Tunes, and The Heart Says Whatever.

  1. culture
    Real Aging Is Scarier Than The SubstanceThe Oscar-nominated Demi Moore film shocks audiences into submission. But its central conceit rings false.
  2. advice
    ‘Should I Move Across the Country to Be Closer to My Grandchild?’Your daughter may want you to be part of her “village,” but moving to one of the most expensive cities in the country is quite the ask.
  3. advice
    ‘My Divorced Dad Bought a House With His Secret Girlfriend’I know you feel like it’s your responsibility to tell your mom, but it might not be.
  4. advice
    ‘I Hate My Son’s Girlfriend. Do I Have To Give Her a Gift?’This is what candles are for.
  5. happy holidays
    Ten Stories From Wild Publishing-Office Holiday Parties of YoreToday, it’s pizza in the conference room, but back in the day, there was caviar, Champagne, and some questionable behavior.
  6. advice
    ‘Can I Teach My Son Not To Trust What He Sees on YouTube?’The internet is full of lies and garbage. But the good news is that you can help your 9-year-old make sense of it.
  7. best of 2024
    The Best Books of 2024The novels and nonfiction that gave us unique perspectives on what it’s like to experience the world in all its sorrow and wonder.
  8. books
    10 of the Best Smut Books to Give As GiftsFor the friend who doesn’t know what she’s missing.
  9. advice
    ‘Is It Even Worth It to Try and Date Again After Divorce?’You don’t have to if you don’t want to. But don’t let your fears hold you back.
  10. politics
    Melania Trump Book - NYC
    How Will the Publishing Industry Respond to Trump 2.0?We asked editors and agents about whether we’ll see more dystopian fiction, more tell-all memoirs, or more escapism.
  11. advice
    ‘My Daughter’s NYC Public-School Teacher Supports Trump’She can think whatever she wants, but she can’t force those beliefs on students.
  12. halloween
    The Creepy Book You Should Read TonightAnd three other recommendations for a spooky night in.
  13. encounter
    The Hauntings of Tyler HenryA day among the dead with America’s favorite 28-year-old psychic medium.
  14. advice
    ‘Can We Secretly Take Our Children’s Halloween Candy?’You’re not wrong to get rid of it — but you don’t have to resort to trickery.
  15. announcements
    Sign Up for Book GossipA monthly newsletter about what we’re reading and what we actually think about it.
  16. advice
    ‘Can I Ban My Son’s Friend From Our Home?’He may be rude and annoying, but you have to keep letting him come over.
  17. culture
    Rachel Bloom Is Reliving the Pandemic Onstage Every NightShe swears it’s good for you.
  18. advice
    ‘I Just Turned 40 and My Husband Blew It’Unfortunately, you may just have to plan something for yourself.
  19. cut chats
    The Thing About Intermezzo That Bugged Us the MostWhy was Sylvia’s accident never fully explained?
  20. culture
    What 4chan and Reddit Thought of Tony Tulathimutte’s ‘Incel Novel,’ Rejection“Is it that some men just have a aura of unlikeability around them? How does one get rid of that?”
  21. advice
    ‘Why Does My Boyfriend Always Choose His Friends Over Me?’Someone who refuses to make plans with you just in case his bros want to hang out isn’t worth your time.
  22. books
    The First Great Memoir of the Trump YearsEmily Witt’s new book is a chronicle of rave culture that’s also a capsule of recent political history.
  23. beach read book club
    ‘Too Much Hugging and Learning’Our book club discusses the ending of Long Island Compromise.
  24. parenting
    ‘Mommy, Can We Go to Paris?’You try explaining to my kid why he can’t do the wildly expensive things some of his Brownstone Brooklyn classmates take for granted.
  25. beach read book club
    ‘Real Shiv Vibes’Our book club discusses the Jenny section of Long Island Compromise.
  26. advice
    ‘I Reconnected With an Old Friend. Now I Regret It.’Some relationships are best left in childhood.
  27. fall fashion
    A Suitable Change for Chloë SevignyOn the cusp of 50, the actor is pondering something different.
  28. fall preview 2024
    27 Books We Can’t Wait to Read This FallNew reads that capture the three seasons of autumn: back-to-school, spooky, and election.
  29. beach read book club
    ‘He’s Not Off by Miles, He’s Off by Crucial Inches’Our book club discusses the Nathan section in Long Island Compromise.
  30. beach read book club
    ‘Mandy Patinkin — Icon, Legend’Our book club discusses the Beamer section in ‘Long Island Compromise.’
  31. advice
    ‘Why Won’t My Boyfriend Post Me on Instagram?’You aren’t crazy for caring about this.
  32. culture
    What Desiree Akhavan Learned From Her MistakesIn her new memoir, the pioneering director of autofictional films and TV shows explores the mortifying moments that made her into an artist.
  33. beach read book club
    ‘Watching How Long the Rot Can Happen’Our book club discusses the introduction to ‘Long Island Compromise.’
  34. advice
    ‘I Can’t Stand My Husband’s Gross, Messy Family’No matter how weird they are, you should probably find a way to be present for their get-togethers.
  35. recommendations
    Beach Reads for Every MoodWhether you want to smooth out every wrinkle in your brain or embark on a new series.
  36. advice
    ‘Will Ratting Out My Son’s Bully Make Things Worse?’There’s no guarantee it will stop, but at least you’ll know you’ve done everything in your power to try to help your kid.
  37. advice
    ‘The Economy Ruined My Relationship’Your boyfriend may feel as if his only option is to move somewhere cheaper, but he’s also choosing to walk away.
  38. books
    Juliet Escoria Isn’t Afraid of the DarkTalking with the author about her new story collection, addiction, and being honest about human nature.
  39. advice
    ‘Help! My Son’s Friend Doesn’t Know How to Use the Bathroom’If you need a crime-scene squad for post-playdate cleanup, you need to talk to his parents.
  40. books
    How I Fell For Monster Sex BooksMonster smut is the big new thing in publishing. It’s not just about the extra-long tongues.
  41. health
    Is Your Head Itchy?The lice are bad this year, and professional delousing services are not cheap.
  42. advice
    ‘Should I Warn My Family About the Sex Scenes in My Book?’Trust me: You might want to say something.
  43. advice
    ‘Why Won’t My Boyfriend of Three Years Introduce Me to His Friends?’This is what we in the advice-column business are forced to call a Red Flag.
  44. parenting
    Why Do So Many Celebs Write Children’s Books?It’s not because they’re easy. Here are 15 of them, reviewed from worst to least bad.
  45. advice
    ‘Should I Tell the Teacher That Boys Are Googling ‘Boobs’ in Class?’Since he told you this in confidence, you’ll need to weigh your options carefully.
  46. books
    The Most Aspirational Part of Miranda July’s New NovelIt’s not just the insatiable horniness or radical depiction of perimenopause.
  47. recommendations
    7 Books About Complicated Mother-Daughter RelationshipsSpend Mother’s Day reading instead of at brunch.
  48. advice
    ‘Help! Our DEI Trainer Won’t Stop Talking About Kink’You need to band together with your colleagues to demand something better.
  49. advice
    ‘My Boyfriend Still Shares a Bed With His Ex!’I’m going to tell you what your friends and therapist won’t.
  50. q&a
    A Memoir of Three Years in a Mental HospitalIn her new book Committed, Suzanne Scanlon writes about being institutionalized in her youth and how she eventually got out.
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