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The Personal Essay Is Back. The Internet Isn't Ready.
On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by author Leigh Stein, who landed her first book deal in the 2010s personal essay boom. With new memoirs from Lindy West and Lena Dunham, it feels like confessional writing...
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The Personal Essay Is Back. The Internet Isn't Ready. is an episode from ICYMI by Slate Podcasts. On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by author Leigh Stein, who landed her first book deal in the 2010s personal essay boom. With n...
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Published May 2, 2026, 32:28 long, audio available.
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