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.

All Articles From Joanna Sommer

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

The Best Rum, Tropical and Tiki Bars in NYC

Who needs a literal island paradise when you have these 18 getaways right in the city?

TikTok’s Latest Boyfriend Test Asks This Very Serious Question

Would you rather be a samurai, pirate or cowboy? It’s the ultimate boyfriend personality test, according to TikTok

What It Takes to Be a Great Explorer, From a Trained Expeditionist

From adventuring the depths of the ocean to exploring outer space, Richard Garriott talks about his most daring adventures — and how to find the explorer within you

The USDA Gave Millions to Farms Negatively Impacting Climate Change Last Year

The grant money given could incentivize an increase of agricultural methane from cow burps, critics say

Gen Z Is Investing Because of FOMO, Survey Finds

Here are all the most current facts about Gen Z investing habits right now

It May Be Time to Subscribe to Your Local News Outlet

The California Journalism Prevention Act would allocate money from social media platforms to local news outlets

Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Company Neuralink Has Received FDA Approval

Is this the start of a "Black Mirror" episode or life-saving technology?

New York City Might Be Sinking Under Its Own Weight, Scientists Warn

The cumulative weight of over a million buildings in the city is 1.68 trillion pounds

Kick Off Your Summer With Perdue’s Chicken-Flavored Beer

You can use it as a marinade or drink it — your choice

Taco Bell Is Fighting to Eliminate the Trademark on “Taco Tuesday”

“Because when tacos win, we all win,” Taco Bell wrote in a press release

6 Podcasts to Check Out If You Love Cocktails and Mixology

Listen and learn (with your favorite drink in hand, of course)