Eric Athas

@ericathas

Author of SAYING NO TO NEW. On sale now! Deputy editor of Newsroom Development and Support at The New York Times.

Brooklyn, NY ericathas.com/saying-no-to-n… Joined March 2008

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Eric Athas @ericathas Sep 11

My book, SAYING NO TO NEW, launches Monday. This is a book about how to resist the pull of new things that distract us from what matters in life, from new stuff we buy to new technology we use.

Preorder today: ericathas.com/saying-no-to-n…

Eric Athas @ericathas Sep 21

We're running on a treadmill of novelty, constantly chasing the next new thing. These new things don’t make us happier over the long-term, but they do burn our time and money.

My @nytimes piece about how to resist needless new things, adapted from my book, “Saying No to New.”

Eric Athas @ericathas Sep 18

A piece adapted from my book, SAYING NO TO NEW, was published by the incomparable Well team at @nytimes.

Enjoy the gift link. nytimes.com/2026/09/18/wel…

www.nytimes.com How a ‘Novelty Audit’ Could Simplify Your Life (Gift Article) Before buying that new gadget, take stock of what you have and need.

Eric Athas @ericathas Aug 10

Want to hear me talk about my forthcoming book at @sxsw?

Vote here: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

The talk will rewire your perception of the new, offer practical tips for resisting needless novelty, and help uncover joy in the familiar things in life.

Eric Athas @ericathas Jul 1

Over 2,700 people have entered this @goodreads giveaway for a free copy of my book, SAYING NO TO NEW. Only 5 hours left to enter. goodreads.com/giveaway/show/… #BookLaunch #GoodreadsGiveaway

www.goodreads.com Book giveaway for Saying No to New: Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness―and... 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Jun 01-Jun 30, 2026. We're giving away early galley copies of SAYING NO TO NEW. Enter now!