Jon Mooallem Books in Order
Jon Mooallem is a prominent writer and contributor, currently serving as a writer at large for The New York Times Magazine. His work also appears in various other publications, including This American Life and Wired, and he frequently collaborates with renowned radio programs. As a sought-after speaker, Mooallem has taken the stage at TED, sharing his unique perspectives with global audiences. He has also collaborated with members of the Decemberists on innovative musical storytelling projects. His notable literary output includes THIS IS CHANCE!, a forthcoming book about the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 and radio reporter Genie Chance, and Wild Ones, which received widespread acclaim as a notable book of the year from esteemed publications.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Jon Mooallem
- #1AmazonWild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America(2013)
- #2AmazonAmerican Hippopotamus(2013)
- #3AmazonThis Is Chance!: The Shaking of an All-American City, a Voice That Held It Together(2020)
- #4AmazonSerious Face: Essays(2022)
- #5AmazonRadio Silence(2012)
About Jon Mooallem
Jon Mooallem is a prominent writer and contributor, currently serving as a writer at large for The New York Times Magazine. His work also appears in various other publications, including This American Life and Wired, and he frequently collaborates with renowned radio programs. As a sought-after speaker, Mooallem has taken the stage at TED, sharing his unique perspectives with global audiences. He has also collaborated with members of the Decemberists on innovative musical storytelling projects. His notable literary output includes THIS IS CHANCE!, a forthcoming book about the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 and radio reporter Genie Chance, and Wild Ones, which received widespread acclaim as a notable book of the year from esteemed publications.
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