Alexandra Jacobs

Alexandra Jacobs is a critic for The New York Times Book Review and occasional features writer. She joined The Times in 2010 and primarily covers books, with a focus on life writing which includes biography, memoir, letters, essays and some fiction. Born and raised in Manhattan, she attended P.S. 6, Hunter College High School and Harvard College before returning to New York City. She worked for over a decade at The New York Observer where she helped edit the anthology of articles and memories titled 'The Kingdom of New York'. Jacobs is also the author of 'Still Here: The Madcap, Nervy Singular Life of Elaine Stritch'. She follows The Times' ethics code and can be contacted via email or through her social media accounts. Her latest work includes a review of Anthony Fauci's book 'On Call', where she noted that Fauci became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • Fauci became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Recent Articles

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Memoir: A Renowned Public Health Figure's Reflections on Leading the NIAID

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Memoir: A Renowned Public Health Figure's Reflections on Leading the NIAID

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Dr. Anthony Fauci, the esteemed public health expert and NIAID director, shares insights from his long career in his new memoir.