Rise to Success: Career Highlights of David Grann

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2025

Discover the career path of David Grann, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

David Grann is an American journalist and author, primarily known for his work as a staff writer for The New Yorker. His writing often explores true crime, historical mysteries, and explorations, delving into complex narratives and characters. Grann's meticulous research and narrative skills have made him a prominent figure in contemporary non-fiction, known for works like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "The Lost City of Z".

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1989: Graduation from Connecticut College

In 1989, David Grann graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. in Government and received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, leading to research in Mexico.

1994: Hired as a Copy Editor at The Hill and Master's Degree

In 1994, David Grann was hired as a copy editor at The Hill, a newspaper covering the United States Congress. The same year, Grann earned a master's degree in creative writing from Boston University, where he also taught.

1995: Named Executive Editor at The Hill

In 1995, David Grann was named the executive editor of The Hill.

1996: Senior Editor at The New Republic

In 1996, David Grann became a senior editor at The New Republic.

September 11, 2001: Anthology Collection

On September 11, 2001, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001".

2003: Joined The New Yorker

In 2003, David Grann joined The New Yorker as a staff writer.

2003: Anthology Collection

In 2003, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Sports Writing of 2003".

2004: Anthology Collection

In 2004, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Crime Writing of 2004".

2005: Anthology Collection

In 2005, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Crime Writing of 2005".

2006: Anthology Collection

In 2006, one of David Grann's articles was collected in the anthology, "The Best American Sports Writing of 2006".

February 2009: Publication of "The Lost City of Z"

In February 2009, David Grann's book, "The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon", was published by Doubleday and debuted on The New York Times bestseller list, reaching No. 4 in its first week.

2009: Publication of "The Lost City of Z"

In 2009, David Grann published "The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon", recounting Percy Fawcett's 1925 disappearance in the Amazon.

March 2010: Publication of "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes"

In March 2010, David Grann's anthology of twelve previously published essays, "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession", was published.

March 2014: Working on New Book

In March 2014, David Grann announced he was working on a new book about the Osage Indian murders.

2017: Publication of "Killers of the Flower Moon"

In 2017, David Grann published "Killers of the Flower Moon: An American Crime and the Birth of the FBI", which became a finalist for the National Book Award and a #1 New York Times bestseller.

2018: Publication of "The White Darkness"

In 2018, David Grann published his book, "The White Darkness".

April 2023: Publication of "The Wager"

In April 2023, David Grann's book "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" was published, debuting at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list.