Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram @Amanda_Montell.
2024 Festival Sessions
Manifesting Mayhem: How to (Over)Think Your Way Through the End Times
Saturday, November 16,
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Kirkus Tent
Presented by Libro.fm: Narrating the Narrative, Authors on Bringing Their Audiobooks to Life
Sunday, November 17,
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Central Presbyterian Church (CPC)