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Not in the mood for real US politics? Then read these thrillers
by Martin Jungfer
23 great reads to gear up for the US election
9.9.2024
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
All eyes are on America as the country watches the electrifying battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. We’ve got the right books to prepare for the showdown. Not all books are available in English. Please check the product details to avoid disappointment.
On 5 November, Americans will decide who’ll be their next president and if Kamala Harris will be the first female president of the USA. Here are some book recommendations for readers who are into politics.
From Biden to Harris
To Americans, Joe Biden has been a well-known face for a long time. After all, he’s been in politics for over 50 years. Many books have been written about his life, and many more were added in the run up to his term as US President in 2020. But now that he’s dropped out of the race, the biographies are likely to start collecting dust in the book shops. Maybe they’ll be on sale soon.
Dan Morain, a journalist in California, has described the life of Kamala Harris from an American perspective. There’s even a little book for children that answers the question: «Who is Kamala Harris?».
Trump literature
There’s currently no autobiography about his term as president nor a publication that describes his vision for America – at least not in the Galaxus range. Instead, many former employees of his have written books about his presidency from 2016 to 2020. Most of them shed a pretty bad light on him. Undoubtedly, the authors probably made good money with their stories.
Speaking of making money, if you want to know how it’s done, Donald Trump will tell you in a whole series of books.
New biography of Bill Clinton
If you’re less interested in practical politics and prefer gripping thrillers, Bill Clinton can also help you out. He co-wrote the novel The President’s Daughter and The President is Missing with bestselling author James Patterson. If you’re more into history, Patterson also has a Kennedy-related book to offer.
Penned by Obama
The life of J.D. Vance
I read the book before realising J.D. Vance could be a relevant player in US politics. I found his story haunting and touching and could even relate to it at times. His book and Netflix series Ozark greatly helped me understand how Trump happened.
Books to understand America
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Martin Jungfer
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Martin.Jungfer@digitecgalaxus.chJournalist since 1997. Stopovers in Franconia (or the Franken region), Lake Constance, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zurich. Father since 2014. Expert in editorial organisation and motivation. Focus on sustainability, home office tools, beautiful things for the home, creative toys and sports equipment.
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