Book · 2026
London Falling
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This is London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe. Patrick Radden Keefe is back.
The best things said about it
And this week we are talking about Patrick Rat and Keith's latest book, London Falling.
Why people recommend it
London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe is a true-crime narrative and investigative work by the acclaimed New Yorker reporter. On The Book Review, Gilbert Cruz repeatedly recommended the book, highlighting it as a standout non-fiction title and a compelling choice for summer reading that would undoubtedly attract a wide audience. As the book's release approached, Cruz introduced the author to discuss the mysteries at the center of the narrative, praising the depth of the reporting. Later, MJ Franklin chose the work as the central focus for a book club episode, leading an in-depth conversation about its themes and findings. The podcast episodes underscored Keefe's reputation for meticulous investigative journalism, drawing listeners in with promises of gripping storytelling and rigorous examination of complex real-world events. Through these discussions, the contributors positioned the work as a must-read release of the year, appealing to fans of narrative non-fiction, true crime, and deep journalistic inquiry who appreciate stories that uncover hidden truths and examine high-stakes societal dynamics.
Every mention
Gilbert Cruz This is London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe. Patrick Radden Keefe is back. 4
“This is London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe. Patrick Radden Keefe is back.”
“I have to imagine that a bunch of people will be reading the new Patrick Radden Keefe this summer. It's called London Falling.”
“His new book, London Falling, is out now.”
“This is London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe. Have you ever heard of this uh gentleman? Sure have. He is a reporter for The New Yorker.”
MJ Franklin And this week we are talking about Patrick Rat and Keith's latest book, London Falling. 1
“And this week we are talking about Patrick Rat and Keith's latest book, London Falling.”
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I read Say Nothing. I read London Falling, and now I'm reading Empire of Pain.”
“Uh Patrick, thank you so much for joining The Book Review to talk about your new book, London Falling.”
“I have this new book that I have, London Falling, is a story of a 19-year-old kid who died in 2019 in mysterious circumstances.”
“So, I think about those questions of ambiguity all the time and um I think if you do it in a kind of artful, thoughtful way, readers actually appreciate it. I think what people don't want is for you to take something that's ambiguous and just kind of clean it up around the edges for the sake of narrative coherence.”