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David Grann

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Author of Lost City of Z, Killers of the Flower Moon and new book The Wager: A tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder.

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You never know what you might find in a Museum's collections!

Recently, our Museum staff found a letter inside a book which appeared to be an eyewitness account from Lieutenant Robert Baines, a survivor from the Wager shipwreck.

Listen as David Grann, author of THE WAGER, reads passages from this letter and contextualizes Baines' words. This is just one example of the primary source materials Grann utilized in his work, and showcases the labor behind crafting complex historic narratives.

As the shipwreck of the Wager happened 285 years ago this month, we thank David Grann and Doubleday Books for showcasing these histories.

To learn more, check out THE WAGER or read Baines' letter on our website! by @david_grann

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We are so incredibly proud of Zach who graduated today from Berklee College of Music with a degree in songwriting! We are in awe of your extraordinary talent and the amazing person you have become. We love you! by @david_grann

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The Salt Lake City Library Foundation is thrilled to present an evening with bestselling author David Grann (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Wager), on Thursday, April 16, 6:30–8pm at the Main Library.

Please join us for his talk, “Life & Work: the Importance of Libraries,” followed by a book signing. Grann is an award-winning journalist and best-selling nonfiction author.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required to attend, available for free at Eventbrite beginning Monday, March 16 at 8am MDT. These will go fast so don’t miss out! Tickets will be found at the link in our bio.

Members of the Salt Lake City Library Foundation Literary Society can get a reserved seat along with other perks, learn more at slclf.org. taken in Salt Lake City Public Library by @david_grann

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Master of true crime and epic adventure, David Grann, comes to Katonah! 🔍✨ Join us at the Westchester Book Festival on November 8th at the Katonah Village Library.

David Grann is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon—a finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award—and The Lost City of Z. His other works include The White Darkness and The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, each blending meticulous research with gripping narrative.

A recipient of the George Polk Award, Grann’s books have captivated millions, bringing history, mystery, and human drama vividly to life.

📚 His books include:
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• The Lost City of Z
• The White Darkness
• The Devil and Sherlock Holmes

📍 Katonah Village Library
📅 November 8
⏰ Time: TBD — Book signing immediately following
🎟️ Tickets go on sale September 1st
👉 Follow @westchesterbookfestival for more author announcements.

#DavidGrann #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon #TheLostCityOfZ #TrueCrime #NarrativeNonfiction #AuthorsCorner #WestchesterBookFestival #MeetTheAuthor #BookFestFun #KatonahNY #nyauthors #westchesterhappenings #katonahdaily #bedford #poundridge #westchester #hudsonvalley taken in Katonah, New York by @david_grann

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📚️Part 1📚️Looking for the perfect book to give your dad for Father's Day? We asked 7 Doubleday authors (and dads!) to share their personal recommendations with us. 🩵⁠
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David Grann, author of THE WAGER recommends A COFFIN FOR DIMITRIOS⁠
Andrew Boryga, author of VICTIM, recommends LOVING DAY⁠
Scott Anderson, author of LAWRENCE IN ARABIA recommends COVENANT OF WATER⁠
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Come back this afternoon for even MORE recommendations... by @david_grann

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My son, @zachgrann, wrote this incredible song about what it feels like to be an American in 2025. I am in awe. by @david_grann

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The journey to THE LOST CITY OF Z began with a single footnote. While studying Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, David Grann came across a footnote explaining the real-life inspiration behind THE LOST WORLD was British explorer Percy Harrison Fawcett. What started as a side note became a deep dive into one of history’s greatest mysteries.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to learn more about THE LOST CITY OF Z. by @david_grann

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David Grann's bestselling true story of mutiny and murder is now available in paperback. Find out why readers have called THE WAGER "an enthralling masterpiece," a "can't-put-it-down book," and an "unbelievably good non-fiction thriller." by @david_grann

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While researching THE WAGER, David Grann came across many competing accounts of the dramatic shipwreck and mutiny. With so many vying to prove their innocence, how did he decide which version to trust? Learn more about the research and writing behind all of Grann's books at the link in our bio.⁠
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#authorsofig #thewager #behindthebook by @david_grann

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The paperback of The Wager comes out in less than two weeks, and I’ll be on tour for several events and hope to see some of you there, with limes to ward off scurvy. by @david_grann

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✨ Meet one of our 2025 Literary Lights Honorees, David Grann! ✨

David Grann is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker magazine. His newest book, ‘The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder,’ tells the true saga of a company of British naval officers and crew that became stranded on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia and descended into murderous anarchy.

Grann is also the author of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI,’ which documented one of the most sinister crimes and racial injustices in American history. Described in the New York Times as a “riveting” work that will “sear your soul,” it was a finalist for the National Book Award and a winner of the Edgar Allen Poe Award for best true crime book. It was also a #1 New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese. The film won many awards and nominations including Best Film at the National Board of Review, nominations for ten Academy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, amongst many others.

Grann holds master’s degrees in international relations (from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy) and creative writing (from Boston University). After graduating from Connecticut College, in 1989, he received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and did research in Mexico, where he began his career in journalism. He currently lives in New York with his wife and two children.

We can’t wait to celebrate David at the @associatesbpl 2025 Literary Lights Dinner. Tickets are available at the link in bio! by @david_grann

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Happy New Year! by @david_grann

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