A.J. Jacobs — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Editor at Large at Esquire magazine
Author of The Know-It-All (2004), which spent eight weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list
Author of The Year of Living Biblically (2007), which spent 11 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list
Known for immersion journalism, conducting lifestyle experiments and writing about his findings
Gave a TED talk about his experiences
Educated at Brown University

Biography

Arnold Stephen Jacobs Jr., commonly known as A.J.

Jacobs, is an American journalist, author, and lecturer. Born on March 20, 1968, he is best known for his unique approach to writing, which involves immersing himself in lifestyle experiments and then chronicling his experiences. He currently serves as an editor at large for Esquire magazine and has previously worked for the Antioch Daily Ledger and Entertainment Weekly.