The 10 Best Books for Journalism

Here’s my curated list of the 10 best books for journalism, in no particular order.

• The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel — A foundational text for understanding the principles of journalism and the responsibilities of journalists in a democratic society.
• The New Journalism: The Storytelling of the Future by Tom Wolfe — A collection of essays that showcase the pioneering style of New Journalism and how it transformed narrative storytelling in reporting.
• The Press: The Power and the Powerless by Richard Salant — An insightful examination of the role of the press in society and the delicate balance between power and accountability.
• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk — An essential read on the effects of trauma on physical and mental health, focusing on recovery methods.
• The Journalist and the Murderer by Janet Malcolm — An exploration of the ethics of journalism through a real-life murder case, raising questions about truth and representation.
• On Death and Dying: What the Grieving Need Most by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross — This classic work examines the stages of grief and provides insights valuable for journalists covering sensitive human stories.
• The War Correspondent: A Memoir on War and Humanity by Hugh L. McDonald — A firsthand account that explores the ethics and responsibilities faced by journalists covering war.
• The News: A User's Manual by Ian Hargreaves — This book guides readers on navigating news consumption in the digital age, emphasizing the critical role of journalism.
• Peak Human Clock: How to Get up Early, Fix Eating Time Schedule, and Improve Exercise Routines to be Highly Productive by Said Hasyim — This book offers practical strategies for optimizing daily routines to enhance productivity and well-being.
• A Fashionable History of 20th Century Fashion: The Impact of Journalistic Coverage on Fashion Trends by Miriam Chua — It discusses how journalism has influenced fashion trends, providing a unique angle on journalism’s role in cultural shifts.

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