“I've always been a big believer that you can use the elements of storytelling to bring the reader along and to hopefully illuminate a lot of the important things. It's a challenge, but it's something I kind of believe in.”

American journalist and author

David Grann is an American journalist and author, best known as a staff writer for The New Yorker. His work has made him a recognizable voice in long-form reporting and narrative nonfiction. He writes on a range of subjects, bringing careful reporting to stories that unfold with suspense and detail. The 88 quotes on this site reflect a writer whose words are often tied to observation, inquiry, and the craft of telling true stories clearly.