Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson’s journalism has introduced readers to some of the world’s most fascinating and extreme personalities, as seen through his relentlessly inquisitive and empathetic eyes. A remarkably prescient writer, Ronson has often been the first to cover topics that later become hot-button societal issues: Them looked at the relationship between extremism and conspiracy theories; The Psychopath Test popularized the idea that the world is run by psychopaths; and So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed was the first book to explore “cancel culture.” His irrepressible humor and curiosity have been spotlit in his regular contributions to This American Life and his chart-topping TED talks.

Ronson’s latest book, The Castle (September 1, 2026), begins when his only child is lured to a mysterious castle in the forests of New England late one night, sending Ronson on an extraordinary adventure into a dark world of a lost generation of men. Through several unfolding stories, Ronson pieces together the reasons why many men have been unraveling in the 21st century. From the death of utopian factory towns to the false promises of influencer culture, these are stories about why some men are feeling tossed around in a sea of conflicting ideologies about what being a man actually means—and are, as a result, becoming detached from reality, behaving like separatists, creating a new era of disinhibition. Ronson’s long-awaited return to the written page is his darkest and most insightful book yet.

Jon Ronson regularly brings his enthralling storytelling to audiences across the world, from performing arts theaters to college campuses to conferences and corporate retreats. His adventures emphasize the importance of choosing curiosity and empathy over instant judgment, getting to the heart of not only why things are falling apart, but how things might come together.

Jon Ronson’s previous books include So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, The Psychopath Test, Them: Adventures with Extremists, Lost at Sea, and The Men Who Stare At Goats. They have all been international and/or New York Times bestsellers and have been translated into more than 30 languages. Two of his books, The Men Who Stare at Goats and Frank, have been adapted into feature-length films, and his TED talks have amassed over 30 million views. Ronson is also the host and producer of multiple radio programs and podcasts; most recently, the acclaimed BBC podcast Things Fell Apart, which won the Broadcasting Press Guild Award for podcast of the year and reached number one in the UK and Ireland podcast charts.

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