Matt Richtel Book order







- 2025
- 2022
Inspired
Understanding Creativity: A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
This profound volume offers deep insights that both inform and inspire readers. Its remarkable content engages with significant themes, encouraging reflection and personal growth. The book is highly praised, as indicated by a starred review from Publishers Weekly, highlighting its impactful nature.
- 2019
Elegant Defense, An
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A groundbreaking narrative exploration of the human immune system--the key to human health and longevity--from the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist and acclaimed author of A Deadly Wandering--
- 2019
An Elegant Defense
- 576 pages
- 21 hours of reading
A magnificently reported and soulfully crafted exploration of the human immune system–the key to health and wellness, life and death. An epic, first-of-its-kind book, entwining leading-edge scientific discovery with the intimate stories of four individual lives, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times journalist. “An Elegant Defense by Matt Richtel is one of those rare nonfiction books that transcends the genre. On one level it is a fascinating and engrossing account of the latest, and quite astonishing, discoveries involving the human immune system and how it works. But it is also a story about people facing mortality, about the passion of scientists searching for truth, and a meditation on death and how all of us struggle with the ultimate mystery. Heartfelt and moving, full of compassion, love, and the human drama, this is the work of a writer of high ethical character who is grappling with big issues and deep humanistic problems. What an inspiring and wonderful read. I highly recommend this extraordinary book.” —DOUGLAS PRESTON, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God
- 2017
The story features a whimsical exploration of a bird's adventures, highlighting its unique characteristics and the vibrant world it inhabits. Through engaging illustrations and playful language, readers are invited to discover the joy and freedom of flight, as well as the beauty of nature. The narrative encourages curiosity and appreciation for wildlife, making it an enchanting read for both children and adults alike.
- 2017
Dead On Arrival
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
MICHAEL CRICHTON meets STEPHEN KING at their finest ... with the creepiest opening I've ever read. - Lisa Gardner Joins the ranks of classic paranoid thrillers about human achievement run amok, with STEPHEN KING's The Stand and Michael Crichton's Terminal Man. - Joseph Finder A heart-stopping thriller.
- 2015
The Doomsday Equation
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A gripping technological thriller unfolds as a journalist crafts a high-stakes narrative where a single man races against time to avert a catastrophic outbreak of World War III. With a plot reminiscent of Michael Crichton's ingenuity, the story combines suspense and urgency, immersing readers in a scenario where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. The tension builds as the protagonist navigates complex challenges, making this an irresistible read for fans of action-packed narratives.
- 2015
A Deadly Wandering
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
From Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Matt Richtel, a brilliant, narrative-driven exploration of technology’s vast influence on the human mind and society, dramatically-told through the lens of a tragic “texting-while-driving” car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. In this ambitious, compelling, and beautifully written book, Matt Richtel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New York Times, examines the impact of technology on our lives through the story of Utah college student Reggie Shaw, who killed two scientists while texting and driving. Richtel follows Reggie through the tragedy, the police investigation, his prosecution, and ultimately, his redemption. In the wake of his experience, Reggie has become a leading advocate against “distracted driving.” Richtel interweaves Reggie’s story with cutting-edge scientific findings regarding human attention and the impact of technology on our brains, proposing solid, practical, and actionable solutions to help manage this crisis individually and as a society. A propulsive read filled with fascinating, accessible detail, riveting narrative tension, and emotional depth, A Deadly Wandering explores one of the biggest questions of our time—what is all of our technology doing to us?—and provides unsettling and important answers and information we all need.
- 2014
A Deadly Wandering
A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Through the lens of a deadly collision, the book offers a profound exploration of technology's extensive and growing influence on society. It delves into the intricate relationship between human lives and technological advancements, examining both the benefits and dangers that arise from this interplay. By intertwining a gripping narrative with critical insights, the work highlights the far-reaching consequences of our reliance on technology in contemporary life.
- 2013
The Cloud
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A late-night incident on a San Francisco subway platform dramatically shifts Nat Idle's life, leading him to question the nature of fate and coincidence. As he navigates this new reality, the story delves into themes of destiny and the interconnectedness of events, suggesting that nothing happens by chance. The narrative explores Nat's journey as he uncovers deeper truths about his existence and the choices that shape it.