Best Reported Books of 2019

by Sam Dagher

A riveting chronicle from a courageous journalist who was there to witness and report the truth. A book that should... Full review >

by Ronan Farrow

A meticulously documented, essential work. Full review >

by Anna Fifield

A compelling mix of biography, cultural history, and political intrigue. Full review >

by Garrett M. Graff

Readers who emerge dry-eyed from the text should check their pulses: Something is wrong with their hearts. Full review >

by Adam Higginbotham

Written with authority, this superb book reads like a classic disaster story and reveals a Soviet empire on the brink. Full review >

by Patrick Radden Keefe

A harrowing story of politically motivated crime that could not have been better told. Full review >

by Christopher Leonard

A landmark book. Full review >

by Evan Ratliff

A wholly engrossing story that joins the worlds of El Chapo and Edward Snowden; both disturbing and memorable. Full review >

by Isha Sesay

Rich details and dedicated, courageous reporting create a powerful tale of faith, love, and loss. Full review >

by James Verini

A deeply thoughtful boots-on-the-ground work about a topic that many of us have stopped thinking about. Full review >

by Mitchell Zuckoff

Zuckoff did not set out to write a feel-good book, and the subject matter is unquestionably depressing at times.... Full review >