first-hand account narratives or long-form reportage from journalists and other social observers who explain and interpret aspects of the world they've experienced or researched, even and including their own personal worlds (i.e. journalistic memoirs).
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438 books · 105 voters · list created September 10th, 2011 by Joseph (votes) .
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message 1: by Drew (new)

Drew I would add War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges


message 2: by Lobstergirl (new)

Lobstergirl Is David Foster Wallace really a journalist?


message 3: by Lobstergirl (new)

Lobstergirl Drew wrote: "I would add War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges"

It's on page 2.


message 4: by Joseph (new)

Joseph wow, I didn't see that this list really took off. Thanks to everyone for all the additions and for making my "to read" shelf that much longer. sheesh!! Lobstergirl, admittedly I don't know that much about Foster Wallace, but what constitutes a journalist? That can be perma-debated but for a working definition let's stick with astute observers of the human condition who seek to expound upon or influence society in some way. Fair?


message 5: by Joseph (new)

Joseph Kiens wrote: "Great list Joseph!"

thanks!


message 6: by Joseph (new)

Joseph thinking back on my last comment, perhaps the definition is too broad. let's just stick with people you consider journalists, and that goes for everyone. haha.


BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) I'm not quite sure, but I think Truman Capote was a journalist.


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