Joanna Sommer

Joanna Sommer is an editorial assistant at InsideHook. She graduated from James Madison University, where she studied journalism and media arts, and she attended the Columbia Publishing Course upon graduating in 2022. Joanna joined the InsideHook team as an editorial fellow in 2023 and covers a range of things from the likes of drinks, food, entertainment, internet culture, style, wellness — you name it. You can usually find her drinking an Aperol Spritz in Jersey or NYC. Send her an email, follow her socials — she loves to chat.

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TikTok Shop Wants to Be Your New Favorite Bookstore

The app has become a major force in the publishing industry. As evidenced by its recent #BookRecs campaign, it wants to be a major bookseller, too.

Tinder Is Testing Out a New Height Filter

Will men stop lying about being 6 feet tall once and for all?

Please Don’t Refer to Women as “Females”

An explainer on the difference between referring to a group of women as “women” versus “females”

Reminder: Smashing Your Wife’s Face in Your Wedding Cake Is Unforgivable

Unless you agree on it beforehand, then go ahead and do you

Young Men Are Looking for “Manly Cities” to Live In

What does this even mean? We break it down.

What Was That Bill Belichick Interview?

After his interview on "CBS News Sunday Morning," we’re not so sure

Add These to Your Collection of Well-Made Goods

Two heirloom-quality bags and a uniquely knit heavyweight T-shirt from Bleu de Chauffe could be yours

Think You Have an Intense Morning Routine? Think Again.

If you're not rubbing banana peel on your face, are you even living?

Gen Z Is Coming After Millennial Burger Joints on TikTok

That’ll be one burger and upgraded truffle parmesan fries for $30

The Worst Hangover I’ve Ever Had Didn’t Come From Drinking

It’s also somehow the best one I’ve ever had?

The Owner of Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment Is Tired of Tourists and TikTokers

People visiting the West Village townhouse have been acting disrespectful toward the property

My Year of Reading “Faerie Smut”

Why are young women entranced by “romantasy” novels stuffed with dragons, magic and passionate sex? It all made sense once I joined the club.

The Cozy, Relaxing, Troubling Allure of Ambience Videos

People are increasingly tuning into atmospheric YouTube videos that play in the background of their lives. Are they a productivity hack? Or a worrying trend?

Meet Jack Edwards, the Viral Librarian of Gen Z

We spoke with the internet’s favorite books guy about rising to the top of BookTube and how social media is disrupting the publishing industry

The YouTube Guide to Books

Every channel worth watching on “BookTube,” the best literary corner of the internet, whether you prefer classic literature or modern fantasy