For 2015’s look back at Jezebel’s “best” posts of the year, I elicited nominations from our staff, but instead of having individuals explain why their own posts were good, I wrote the blurbs about them. Tricky, hmm? Yes, agreed.
How Harlequin Became the Most Famous Name in Romance
Kelly Faircloth nominated this piece, likely because she is obsessed with romance novels and spent a fuck-ton of time on it. Read it or else.
What the Hell Is Going On At American Apparel?
When Ellie Shechet started working on this story, she probably imagined a time when she’d shop at American Apparel again. As this year comes to a close, I can safely say she likely never wants to hear any word that starts with the first letter of the alphabet again.
‘A Little Clitoris of Discernment’: Jonathan Franzen Can’t Write Sex
Madeleine Davies tapped into the best-worst thing about Jonathan Franzen in a way no one had before. A bonus: she managed to inspire some bad thinkpieces (one of which started as a comment on this very website!) in the process.
The Story and Nightmare Emails Behind One Elite Silverlake Preschool’s Turmoil
Natasha Vargas-Cooper brought us this endlessly entertaining story complete with the best form of communication known to mankind: a Powerpoint.
Planned Parenthood’s Cecille Richards Is a Women’s Health Advocate, Not a Monster
During a year when Planned Parenthood just couldn’t catch a break, Hillary Crosley Coker reminded us why they should.
‘I Can’t Get Over How Bad It Was’: A Lisa Vanderpump Restaurant Crawl
Kara Brown actually shouldn’t have been allowed to do this without me, but somehow she did, and I guess it’s fine if you guys read about it.
Giving Birth Ruined My Vagina, So I Got a New One
2015 could have become the year I decided I no longer wanted to read about other people’s nether regions. Luckily, Jane Marie smacked that notion right out of my head.
Kim Davis’s Kentucky Is For Lovers: I Got Gay Married in Morehead
We send out endless love to Mark Shrayber, not just because of his nuptials to his ever-patient husband Allen, but for his decision to document the experience in such a thorough and thoughtful way.