Jason Diamond

Jan 30, 2025 | bookshop.org | Jason Diamond

Description“A dazzling fictional debut, Jason Diamond’s Kaplan’s Plot calls to mind both John Irving’s darkly funny tales of family dysfunction and E. L. Doctorow’s evocative dives into the early 20th century American underworld. At the same, Diamond sneaks in deeper truths about family history, generational trauma and a quintessentially Midwestern sense of Jewish identity.” —Megan Abbott, NYT bestselling writer of The TurnoutElijah Mendes was hoping for a more triumphant return to Chicago.

Dec 15, 2024 | nytimes.com | Jason Diamond

To get a sense of what has changed, consider the March 20, 1989, issue of Time magazine. Leaf through, and you'll see ads for things like the PBS news show "Frontline" and a two-volume collection of songs from Stephen Sondheim's work (including his lesser-known shows).

Dec 9, 2024 | thinkadvisor.com | Jason Diamond |Allie Brunwasser

Many firms offer “sunset” or “retire-in-place” programs that effectively finance the transition of the book. Strategic buyers often have deep pockets and are highly experienced at advisor transitions. Not all buyers are interested in exerting control over an acquisition target. The wealth management industry has a major impending crisis: a shortage of quality next-gen advisor talent. But there is another wrinkle to this issue that’s often overlooked.

Nov 25, 2024 | meltedcheeseonwhitefish.substack.com | Jason Diamond

It’s easy to think New York City has run out of romantic weirdos who live to create. You look around and see chain stores and read about the wildly high rents, and you have to wonder what artists could actually afford to live anywhere in the five boroughs at this point.

Nov 15, 2024 | meltedcheeseonwhitefish.substack.com | Jason Diamond

It’s a constant struggle trying to find movies that Emily and I agree on. We could spend an hour talking about what’s available, only to hit an impasse that leads one of us to suggest we just keep watching The Sopranos (her first time seeing it, my 4th or 5th) or fire up any episode of 30 Rock that we’ve likely both seen umpteen times.