Aid State: Elite Panic, Disaster Capitalism, and the Battle to Control Haiti
A gripping exposé on how foreign intervention and capitalist exploitation have pushed Haiti to the brink of collapse, revealing the dark sid…
Best Of Investigative Journalism - Nonfiction
A curated list of 80 influential nonfiction books that showcase exceptional investigative journalism.
Black Like Me
A journalist's daring experiment to experience life as a Black man in the segregated South, revealing the stark realities of racism.
Deadly River: Cholera and Cover-Up in Post-Earthquake Haiti
Uncover the gripping story of Haiti's cholera epidemic, where science and politics collide in a race against time.
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China
Dive into the untold stories of China's migrant factory workers through the lives of two young women navigating the industrial city of Dongg…
All the Devils are Here: The Hidden History of the Financial Crisis
Uncover the complex web of the financial crisis through the eyes of those who shaped it and those who were affected, revealing the human nat…
Disaster Capitalism: Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe
Investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein uncovers the dark world of disaster capitalism, where corporations profit from global crises and…
This Machine Kills Secrets: How Wikileakers, Hacktivists, and Cipherpunks Are Freeing the World's Information
Dive into the shadowy world of cryptography and hacktivism, where idealists and anarchists use code to challenge institutional secrecy and r…
Is Journalism Worth Dying For?: Final Dispatches
A gripping collection of Anna Politkovskaya's final dispatches, including the first translation of the work that may have led to her murder.
The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals
A revealing look at how post-9/11 policies undermined America's values and weakened the fight against terrorism.
Hindutva or Hind Swaraj
A profound critique of Hindutva nationalism by Jnanpith award winner U.R. Ananthamurthy, juxtaposing Savarkar's Hindutva with Gandhi's Hind …
Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality
A provocative and urgent exploration of gender identity and the societal shifts surrounding it, challenging contemporary orthodoxy with expe…
Lethal Doses: The Story Behind "The Godfather Of Fentanyl"
Discover the chilling true story of George Erik Marquardt, the brilliant chemist behind the deadly fentanyl epidemic, and the DEA's relentle…
This list features 80 nonfiction books that exemplify the best in investigative journalism. Compiled by Robert Montesano, the list includes works that have made significant impacts through their in-depth reporting and uncovering of truths. The books span various topics, from political scandals to social issues, and highlight the power of journalism in exposing corruption and bringing about change. Notable entries include 'Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup' by John Carreyrou, 'She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement' by Jodi Kantor, and 'All the President’s Men' by Carl Bernstein. These books not only inform but also inspire, showcasing the dedication and bravery of journalists who strive to uncover the truth. The list is a testament to the enduring importance of investigative journalism in our society.
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