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Narrative journalism at its best. This book will resonate with basketball enthusiasts and those interested in the intense stakes of college athletic recruitment.
The narrative appeals to sports enthusiasts and readers interested in personal growth stories, a distinctive perspective of a football star’s life, a heartfelt exploration of father-son relationships, and the human side of sports heroes. It makes an excellent companion to more traditional biographies.
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The Basketball 100
An entertaining, fact-filled book about the biggest stars throughout NBA history. Sports fans will devour this and refer to it often.
Football fans, particularly readers who remember Bradley’s playing days, will enjoy this easy-to-read work. It highlights Bradley’s life, including when he became a strong advocate for safety, education, and protection against chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which plagues many former contact sports athletes.
A wonderful read for NBA fans or people interested in the story of a teenager who left his home to pursue his dreams.
Leonardo da Vinci aficionados and fly-fishers will rejoice. Ladensohn pulls off explaining the link between these two topics. His highly recommended book effortlessly makes the connections relevant and engaging.
Rounds sets a high bar for herself and reminds readers that they can do the same. This would be an excellent addition to collections as both a sports book and a self-help book.
With a perfect blend of hundreds of entrancing images with descriptions, this highly recommended book encourages reflection on why tennis is such an alluring passion for millions of people worldwide. Pachelli’s odyssey is an inspiring one and shows that, although bound by the dimensional strictures of the game, tennis is like no other sport.
A recommended debut memoir, perfect for those interested in the intersection of golf, travel, and the complexity of the human spirit.
A delightful, entertaining, and fun book about one of baseball’s most valuable franchises. Baseball fans will enjoy this title even if they aren’t devotees of the Mets.
A timely tribute to the glamour and athleticism of the pioneering women of synchronized swimming and their efforts to legitimize it as a sport. For readers who enjoy sports history and popular culture and for fans of Jordan Whitney-Wei’s Katharine Whitney Curtis: Mother of Synchronized Swimming.
A thoughtful and engaging exploration of life on and off the soccer field. It will resonate with readers interested in the human side of professional sports and fans of When Nobody Was Watching by Carli Lloyd with Wayne Coffey, Abby Wambach’s Forward, and Raised a Warrior by Susie Petruccelli.
A fascinating but ultimately tragic account of the rise and fall of an athlete who could not abandon his self-destructive habits or take responsibility for his actions. Those who followed Pete Rose back in the day will want to check this out.
Although much detail and jargon will be lost on non-golfers, Bamberger’s rich descriptions and sincere, straight-ahead account of striving and self-mastery hold plenty to interest all readers.
A riveting story, laying bare the brutality of nature and the perseverance and passion of a gifted athlete.
A wonderful and long-overdue tribute to a man whom many consider the best sports broadcaster who ever lived.
This presentation of the climbing world’s intricacies makes the particulars of the sport comprehensible to a general audience. Donini’s story is told with literary verve and vivid sensory details. A must for sports collections.
For fans of extreme sports and books about why some people push themselves physically and mentally to compete in them.
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A Whole New Game: Economics, Politics, and the Transformation of the Business of Hockey in Canada
A solid and thorough look at the social and economic aspects of ice hockey and its history. It will appeal to diehard hockey fans and to readers interested in the business of sports.
For runners who aspire to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Readers interested in the history of the race and its luminaries will also enjoy this title.
This is a powerful work that shouldn’t be missed. While it focuses mostly on lesser-known aspects of the culture of Minor League Baseball, it could become a referendum on the state of racism in the United States today. Highly recommended.
A baseball fan’s delight that will add insight and meaning to readers’ knowledge of the game. This engaging book may even bring the thrill of baseball to casual fans.
A wonderfully distinctive and intriguing baseball history with something of a New York bent. With its personal feel and near-mystical quality, this highly recommended work will mesmerize baseball lovers and casual fans.
A fascinating exploration of the unfulfilled dreams of pro baseball players. Will appeal to fans of the sport.
It would be hard to find a current work in this area more thorough and complete than Parry’s. Timely and important, this title has the potential to change the sports industry worldwide. Highly recommended for libraries that have a sports emphasis.
An amazing story of a woman jockey’s unwavering passion and talent, coupled with a refusal to be limited by societal constraints. Will appeal to readers interested in horse racing, women’s history, and stories of perseverance in the face of adversity.
This recommended book will appeal to many kinds of sports fans, especially readers who have fought for the greater inclusion of people of color in coaching and management positions.
Fans of most sports and readers of varied interests and levels of spirituality will find humor, insight, and wisdom in Chopra and Levin’s book. It’s very readable and highly recommended.
With information and interviews culled from magazine articles and other works, this book does a nice job of capturing the character of each player and divulging what enticed them to become hockey goalies in the first place. An insightful exploration of the psyches of 12 accomplished goalies.
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The Game That Saved the NHL: The Broad Street Bullies, the Soviet Red Machine, and Super Series ’76
An engagingly written account of a significant moment in hockey history. Will appeal to fans of the game and to readers interested in the interplay of sports and geopolitics in the turbulent era of the Cold War.
Basketball fans who just want to brush up on their basketball knowledge or trivia will find this a fun read, but note that it’s neither a ready reference nor a historical overview of the sport.
A gripping, provocative book that will engage readers of titles about track, international sports, gender politics, and acceptance.
An elegantly presented book, told with much verve, about the rise and obstacles of women tennis players.
This recommended story is one that needs to be told. It will inspire many people, especially girls and women, to overcome obstacles to their success.
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Choosing To Run: A Memoir
Fans of books such as Christopher McDougall’s Born To Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen and Haruki Murakami’s memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running will sprint through the story of this amazing athlete.
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Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA
Sports writing at its finest. A winner for fans or anyone interested in basketball’s complex history.
Readers do not have to be horse lovers to get swept into this captivating look at an unmatched horse and people of the 1850s.
A quick read that seamlessly blends informative content with an engaging narrative style. Will magnetize hardcore hockey fans looking to enhance their knowledge, as well as readers wanting to learn about the sport.
This work will likely enlighten even the most knowledgeable and die-hard baseball fans. An essential purchase for all libraries.
An insightful behind-the-scenes peek at the NFL and its continuing prejudices that negate the concept that the best quarterback should play, regardless of race. Rich with commentary from interviews, this expansive narrative is ideal for football lovers and readers interested in developments in U.S. race relations and the compelling stories behind some athletes’ paths and experiences.
Wild stories about sex, lots of drugs, and wrestling are all part of this book, which will primarily attract fans of ECW.
An informative and intriguing story of the life of a formidable woman. An essential read for anyone who loves learning about the women whom history threatens to forget or erase.
The easy-to-understand sequences, helpful photographs, and welcoming process to execute inverted yoga poses make this a great addition to any collection.
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The Zen of Climbing
An inspiring book aimed at rock climbers and other athletes that’s ideal for both spirituality and sports psychology sections. Its emphasis on the virtues of cultivating mind-body awareness will also appeal to readers interested in New Age wisdom.
Eye-opening reading for horse racing fans. Will also likely appeal to readers interested in sports history in post–Civil War America.
Much more than a book about hockey. Will appeal to hockey fans and readers interested in the relationship between sports and patriotism.
Baseball and sports lovers will likely forever revere and quote this book. It belongs in all general and many academic libraries.
This audiobook is an easy score worth the ticket price and a special treat for those yearning for bygone-era baseball or 1990s nostalgia.
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LeBron
James’s fans will flock to this book and will enjoy it. A necessary purchase for every public library and most academic ones.
Will likely appeal to and attract many sports fans and general readers. Highly recommended for public libraries and collections with a sports emphasis.
As a narrator, Maraniss’s delivery is serviceable but somewhat dry and uninflected. Listeners will likely be absorbed by Thorpe’s remarkable and recommended story, but some might wish for a more engaging guide.
This is an intriguing and insightful look at pro basketball’s critical historical moments and players during the 1970s. It is highly recommended for all collections and should be considered a top purchase.
Wejchert’s personal relationship with the climbers, especially Emmett, make for a compelling, page-turning story. This title is recommended for fans of adventure stories.
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Barkley: A Biography
As it’s been two decades since the last biography of Barkley, this new narrative is a useful update.
While Buckley’s breezy tone may not be to every reader’s liking, the inclusion of countless unusual facts means even diehard baseball fans will learn something new. An entertaining but optional purchase for most libraries.
A fascinating and thorough history of the fight for women’s rights told through the lens of sports. Will likely appeal to readers interested in sports history and gender studies.
Expect this binge-listen to be an instant hit. Share with podcast fans and listeners who appreciate bighearted stories of outdoor life.
This is a very important and easy-to-read work that will shed light on the many previously misrepresented accounts given by the owners and commissioner-controlled public communication. It has the potential to change the business world.
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Barkley: A Biography
This book will take its place as the definitive account of Barkley’s life so far. Essential reading for all basketball fans.
Megale provides a richly detailed account of the U.S. men’s sled hockey program and its obstacles and trials (including some self-inflicted ones); it’s sure to appeal to fans of triumphant sports stories.
This work is a unique, simple, entertaining piece of writing. It belongs on the shelves of all libraries that serve sports fans.
Specialists in sports history might lament the book’s lack of citations and sources, but Elder’s insider look at the players and FIFA officials who put the U.S. men’s soccer team on the map will likely still appeal to fans of the game.
An excellent, well-researched biography with insights, firsthand accounts, and an extensive bibliography section. Highly recommended for all interested in sports.
A disarmingly honest view of a storied career in Canadian sports broadcasting. Will likely appeal to hockey fans, particularly those who share Shannon’s feelings for Hockey Night in Canada.
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Game: An Autobiography
For basketball fans and those who bleed Duke blue, but Hill’s autobiography is also a worthy addition to any library’s sports collection as Hill, once a role model on the court, is one off it as well.
An eye-catching book that’s both easy to read and informative. Will appeal to anyone curious about pickleball and to those who already love it.
A timely, often humorous account, well-written in the jargon of the pro wrestling industry. A must for wrestling fans and historians, and recommended for all libraries that serve either population.
A highly recommended and important study, ideal for sports fans and those wanting another view of Black history in the United States.
Readers, especially history and hockey fans, will be mesmerized by this account and will come away with a clearer understanding of the numerous intricate details that are involved in successful diplomacy and how they affect historical events. Highly recommended.
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Sports Market Place
A convenient, thorough, and well-organized source of information about the business side of sports.
Maraniss’s book is the most comprehensive Thorpe biography to date (being nearly 200 well-cited pages longer than Kate Buford’s 2010 biography Native American Son). Beyond bringing Thorpe to life, Maraniss also delves heavily into issues of race and culture.
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Seven Games: A Human History
This melancholy yet intriguing assessment of parlor games’ role in shaping our past and AI’s future is an optional audio purchase.
This engaging account of an extremely important era in women’s sports history should be enjoyed by enthusiasts of social history and sports fans.
A long-overdue thorough treatment of a largely forgotten giant in sports history; it should be widely read.
A perfect fit for public libraries with large travel sections or lots of interest in adventure travel.
A very intriguing and exciting book about the road to an Olympic win and how crucial developing teamwork is to a winning team. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended for all readers of all ages. Steele’s work shares new insights on activism in American athletics and particularly keys in on the consequences of athletes’ protests.
Highly readable, this work should not be missed. Essential and highly recommended for all libraries.
This is a book for baseball fans, many of whom will enjoy O’Neill’s unique insights on some of the greatest hitters of all time.
A fast-paced read about one of the most famous families in auto racing; even casual fans will want to ride along.
While Drew’s story will certainly appeal to Christian readers, basketball aficionados will enjoy the story of a basketball team redeemed.
An entertaining read that will appeal to hockey fans and readers interested in the intersection of sports and politics.
This trove of advice on improving one’s tennis game is highly recommended for beginning, intermediate, and experienced players.
Highly recommended for Peloton bikers, fans of entrepreneurial success stories, and business school students and faculty.
A fantastic, well-written biography; fans of baseball and of Robinson's career (on or off the field) must read this captivating book.
The national spotlight will be on Krzyzewski as the basketball season winds down; all public libraries and sports collections will want to showcase O’Connor’s appealing, candid profile of college basketball’s winningest coach.
Nowitzki’s army of fans will devour this well-crafted account of a great player and a decent human being, and other hoops lovers will come away happy to have better made his acquaintance.
Elias and Drier have exceptional insight on behind-the-scenes labor fights in the MLB; a fine depiction of capitalist avarice. A must for baseball fans.
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