David Grann is a renowned author, journalist, and speaker who has achieved immense success in his career. As a #1 New York Times bestselling author, he has written two highly acclaimed books that have garnered widespread attention and acclaim.
His book, Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, is a meticulously researched and gripping account of one of the most heinous crimes and racial injustices in US history. The book was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the Edgar Allen Poe Award for best true crime book. It also became a #1 NYT bestseller and was named one of the best books of the year by numerous publications, including the Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Time, Entertainment Weekly, and many others. Amazon and Shelf Awareness also named it the single best book of the year.
The story of Killers of the Flower Moon has been adapted into a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro, set to be released in 2022.
Grann's first book, The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon, was also a #1 NYT bestseller and has been translated into more than 25 languages. The book was chosen as one of the best books of 2009 by the NYT, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, and other publications. It won the Indies Choice award for the single best nonfiction book of the year and was described by the Washington Post as a "thrill ride from start to finish." The book was adapted into a critically acclaimed film directed by James Gray and starring Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Robert Pattinson, and Tom Holland.
Throughout his career, Grann has demonstrated a remarkable ability to craft engaging and thought-provoking narratives that captivate readers and inspire critical acclaim. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the world of journalism and literature.
