The Best Books for Fans of Succession

Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy

Witness the sordid family drama and corporate politics that shaped the Redstone media empire. From infighting, to scandalous sex to intense greed, this real life story gives Succession a run for its money.

The Man Who Owns the News: Inside the Secret World of Rupert Murdoch

Who will carry on the legacy of Rupert Murdoch — the inspiration for Succession's Logan Roy? What is it that really makes this famed media mogul tick? Michael Wolff has a special gift for teasing out the inside story from unscrupulous men in power.

Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch

This is the first biography of Lachlan Murdoch, a man who was once named by his father, Rupert, as “his heir apparent.” Internal drama eventually led Lachlan to leave Fox, only for him to reenter the fold nearly a decade later... sound familiar, Succession fans?

The House of Gucci [Movie Tie-In]: A True Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed: A Summer Beach Read

For a book with serious bling, this tumultous story of a fractured fashion dynasty has it all: glamour, murder and greed. This extremely well-researched page-turner reads like a novel!

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

You've heard about the Sackler family's ruthless efforts to market blockbuster opioids. But the saga of three generations of the family is rife with shocking drama—from boardroom fistfights to bitter estate disputes. This is New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe at his best.