Storm at the Capitol, Mary Clare Jalonick
Storm at the Capitol, Mary Clare Jalonick
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Storm at the Capitol
An Oral History of January 6th

Author: Mary Clare Jalonick

Narrator: Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Flanagan, Soneela Nankani, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Leon Nixon, Arthur Morey

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 01/06/2026

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

The definitive, unbiased account of the twenty-four hours surrounding the historic January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Read by Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Flanagan, Soneela Nankani, Timothy Andrés Pabon​, Leon Nixon and Arthur Morey with archival audio throughout. The January 6th insurrection was a stunning and unprecedented attack on the center of American government. Unlike previous national traumas that united the country in the face of turmoil, the siege has only further divided Americans, as many continue to dispute the facts and downplay its significance.

In Storm at the Capitol, Mary Clare Jalonick delivers a deeply reported and definitive account of the violence at the Capitol told through firsthand narratives—from the rioters themselves and the police who fought them, to the lawmakers who fled the violence, and the staff, workers, and reporters who were there that day, including Jalonick herself. Her retelling begins in the predawn hours of January 6th, as Trump’s supporters travel to Washington, some with plans for violence, and ends in the early morning hours of January 7th, after Vice President Mike Pence slams his gavel on the House rostrum and declares Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

A vivid, terrifying, and human portrait, Storm at the Capitol is an essential read for anyone who is worried about the future of our democracy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by TiffanysBookCult on January 09, 2026

I was given the opportunity from Hachette to listen to this book and I was blown away by not only how the content was presented but also the editing and the clips included from the actual day. You will hear the riot, from people who were there on the ground and some of the representatives. It was br......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on August 29, 2025

This book is an absolute must read. It is so thorough and detailed and factual, minute by minute. I was fascinated and learned a lot. This minute by minute rundown of everything that happened on January 6th is so vital for everyone to read. I was so impressed at the writing and retelling and admire......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on January 08, 2026

Exactly five years later, the excruciatingly violent insurrection on January 6, 2021 still punches me in the gut. I remember where I was and what I was doing here in Washington state as unbelievable events began to be broadcast from the other Washington on the opposite side of the United States. "Sto......more

Goodreads review by Lindy on January 09, 2026

This book made me want to scream. Never forget what the liars and fascists did that day and what they continue to do today. Bible thumpers James Lankford and MarkWayne Mullin should be heckled everywhere they go for the rest of their lives. Trump pardoned all the violent monsters from J6 and now the......more

Goodreads review by Michael on September 16, 2025

***Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this upcoming book*** A required read for everyone to put into perspective how depressing this day was and for anyone looking to read about what it was like being in the capitol on this infamous day......more

Quotes

“Jalonick weaves together a riveting account of one of the most consequential days in modern American history, a day that will continue to reshape our country long after the statute of limitations expires. As some try to rewrite the history of the January 6th attack, Jalonick’s book is a critical read for understanding the siege on the Capitol straight from those who lived it: law enforcement officers, lawmakers, journalists, and even rioters themselves.” —Ryan J. Reilly, author of Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System

“Storm at the Capitol is a gripping account of the events of January 6th. At a time when too many Americans are trying to erase that day from memory, Jalonick guarantees that it will not be forgotten. This is an important contribution not just for explaining our past but saving our democracy.” —Brendan Ballou, former January 6th prosecutor

“Caught in the chaos of the storming of the Capitol on January 6th, Jalonick began interviewing as she was running to safety. Her collected oral histories capture the sense of danger, fear, and fury of that unprecedented day, hour by frantic hour.”—Donald A. Ritchie, US Senate Historian Emeritus and author of Doing Oral History

“Here is one of the darkest days for American democracy captured in the words and emotions of those who lived through it, minute by minute, hour by hour, as it unfolded in real time. Jalonick has given us a powerful new way to experience this watershed moment in American history.” —Ray Smock, former historian, US House of Representatives

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