The Best Books for Fans of Succession

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.