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Michael Moss

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Michael Moss is an American journalist, author, and public speaker. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2010, and was a finalist for the prize in 2006 and 1999. He is also the recipient of the Gerald Loeb Award for Large Newspapers, an Overseas Press Club citation, and a James Beard Foundation Award for Literary Writing. Before joining The New York Times, he was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, New York Newsday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and High Country News. His authorships include Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us that was #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and has been translated into 22 languages. His television appearances include on CBS, CNN, NPR, The Daily Show, and Fox, and he has spoken at more than 60 companies, organizations, and schools including Cornell University, Yale University, Columbia University, Duke University, Nestlé, Bloomberg, the World Health Organization, and the Smithsonian Institution. He has been a fellow of Columbia University's Gannett Center for Media Studies, a fellow of the German Marshall Fund, and an adjunct professor at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons.
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LuvemBooks has reviewed 1 book by Michael Moss, 'Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us,' giving him an average rating of 4.2/5 stars. This debut dive into modern food culture is highly praised for its sharp investigation and ability to connect seemingly disparate issues into a cohesive narrative.
Where should I start?
You should begin with 'Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us.' This book is accessible, highly engaging, and provides a perfect entry point into Moss's style of investigative non-fiction. It’s considered his most impactful work to date.
What's their writing style?
Moss employs a blend of investigative journalism and narrative non-fiction. His tone is urgent, authoritative, yet highly readable, painting complex issues through vivid storytelling rather than dry academic reporting.
Books we've reviewed
We have reviewed one title by Michael Moss. His investigation into modern food consumption is a must-read for anyone interested in public health and corporate accountability.
What genre do they write?
Michael Moss primarily operates in the realm of investigative non-fiction and public health journalism. His work is designed to inform, provoke thought, and spur consumer action rather than simply entertain.
What should I read after 'Salt Sugar Fat'?
Since this is his first reviewed title, we recommend keeping a close watch on his upcoming projects. If you enjoyed the topic, look for other books covering industrial food systems or processed goods.
Who is Michael Moss?

Who is Michael Moss?

Michael Moss is an investigative journalist celebrated for his deep dives into consumer habits and modern food systems. He is known for holding powerful industries accountable, particularly those that influence public health through packaged goods.

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