Book Review Episode 288: Firestorm

New York Times Bestseller and #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller A "gripping, unshakeable firsthand account" (San Francisco Chronicle) of the firestorm that consumed Los Angeles, from the MS NOW reporter and New York Times bestselling author of Separated, who covered the fires on the ground as an LA native. "Read[s] like a sci-fi thriller.” —Los Angeles Times Is the "Big One" already here—and is it made of fire? Today we are discussing a chilling and urgent piece of investigative journalism: "Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster" by NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff. Soboroff doesn't just report on the flames; he dives into the heart of why Los Angeles—and by extension, much of the American West—has entered a permanent state of emergency. This isn't just a book about wildfires; it’s a deep dive into urban planning, climate change, and the terrifying new reality of living in a world that is literally catching fire. In this video, we cover: The "New Normal": How wildfires have shifted from a predictable season to a year-round threat. Soboroff’s Perspective: Analyzing how his background in investigative journalism brings a unique "boots on the ground" feel to the narrative. The Infrastructure Crisis: Why the way we build our cities is contributing to the scale of these disasters. Human Stories: The harrowing accounts of survivors and first responders that ground the scientific and political data. The Call to Action: What the book suggests we must do to survive this "New Age of Disaster." Jacob Soboroff, Firestorm Book Review, Los Angeles Wildfires, Climate Change 2024, California Fires, Environmental Journalism, New Age of Disaster, NBC News Jacob Soboroff, Wildfire Science, Urban Planning Disasters, Climate Crisis Books, LA Fire History, Firestorm Soboroff Review, Investigative Non-Fiction.