My book goes off to the printer today, which means it’s now out of my hands. w00t! And I have some nice advance praise to share: “Jennifer Howard has written a brilliant and beautiful meditation on the nature of our attachment to things. Reading Clutter made me long for a life without clutter.” —Malcolm Gladwell,… Continue reading »
Archives for Writing Life
Cover Reveal!
My book now has a title, a cover, and a publication date! Clutter: A History will be out in the world October 6, 2020, from Belt Publishing. (Yes, you can even pre-order it.) I hope you love the cover as much as I do. (Cover design by the supremely talented David Wilson, creative director at… Continue reading »
Small Surprises
What I found under the stairs, plus card exchanges, electric eels, and beautiful weeds, all in this week’s newsletter.
Postcards from the Edge
The latest edition of my newsletter is out. It features a World Series (#natitude #finishthefight), a one-eyed shih tzu, and a giveaway. (Remember what it was like to get a postcard in the mail?) Thanks for reading—and if you enjoy it, please share it with a friend. It’s free to sign up. Like public libraries,… Continue reading »
Anticipation
“Baby Shark,” my latest library story, a book debut, and some ghostly good links: The latest edition of my newsletter is out. If you enjoy it, please share it with a friend. Thanks for reading. Oh, and #GoNats! It’s been a loooong time since DC baseball fans had a team in the World Series. #finishthefight… Continue reading »
