Jessica Goodman
Jessica Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult thrillers They Wish they Were Us, They’ll Never Catch Us, and The Counselors. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine, and was part of the 2017 team that won a National Magazine Award in personal service. She has also held editorial positions at Entertainment Weekly and HuffPost, and her work has been published in outlets like Glamour, Condé Nast Traveler, Elle, and Marie Claire.
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Introducing Cosmopolitan’s 2025 Z-Stars
Every year, we recognize Gen Z talents who aren’t just driving culture but totally reshaping it. Get to know 2025’s luminaries here, led by the trailblazing girl group BABYMONSTER.
Presenting: The Help Elected Women Really Need
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The series returns on July 16 with six completely new cast members. We talked to all of them.
At Least the New Gen Z Mindset on Work Gives Us Hope for 2023
Cosmo tapped the youngest members of the workforce for their honest thoughts on hiring, hybrid offices, and paychecks. The good news is that in their hands, the future of 9-to-5 looks a bit brighter—for all of us.
I Tested the July Air Conditioner and It’s Totally Worth the Hype
Goodbye, ugly window units forever!!!
The 9 Best Camp Books That Will Make You Nostalgic for Summer
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LinkedInfluencers Are Making LinkedIn Posts an Actual Thing *and* Creating IRL Change
Is this the purest form of social media?
Sydney Sweeney Made You Look
Hiding in the tub (as Euphoria’s Nate-crazed Cassie), dominating the tub (as our Love Issue cover star)—whatever it is, the 24-year-old powerhouse is commanding all the attention.
34 Genius Space-Saving Furniture Items That'll Make Your Tiny Apartment Feel Like a Mansion
*Extremely Chandler Bing voice* Could this table be any smaller?!
