David Lipsky is an American author. His works have been New York Times bestsellers, New York Times Notable Books, Time, Amazon, The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, and NPR Best Books of the Year, and have been included in The Best American Magazine Writing and The Best American Short Stories collections.

Jesse Adam Eisenberg is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.