Josh Marshall

Josh Marshall

Political Journalist and Media Critic

Journalist known for investigative reporting on politics and media. His reading spans American history, religion, and contemporary power dynamics.

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Josh Marshall is the founder and editor of Talking Points Memo, a political news and analysis website launched in 2000. He's built a reputation for incisive reporting on political scandals and institutional accountability. His book selections reflect deep interests in American history, institutional power, and the forces shaping contemporary politics.

6 Books Recommended by Josh Marshall

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

Catch and Kill

by Ronan Farrow

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Man, it is a really, **really** good book.

Man, it is a really, **really** good book.

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Also recommended by: Kathryn Minshew

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#2

The Conquest of America

by Todorov

recommended 2x

Great book.

Great book.

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#3

The Protestant Temperament

by Philip J. Greven

recommended 2x

A wonderful book.

A wonderful book.

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#4

Chants Democratic

by Sean Wilentz

An incredibly important book.

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#5

The Republic of St. Peter

by Thomas F. X. Noble

Awesome.

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#6

Greek and Roman Artillery

by E. W. Marsden

recommended 2x

Definitely the first book that has brought together my interest in ancient history, ancient languages and woodworking.

Definitely the first book that has brought together my interest in ancient history, ancient languages and woodworking.

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