Sports Fans
There’s a wide world of sports, and an even wider world of sports books. Whether you prefer the hat trick to the touchdown or the hole-in-one to the home run, we’ve got recommendations to occupy your off-season.
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Job Man: My Life in Professional Wrestling
by Chris Multerer
Wisconsin native Chris Multerer recounts his life in the professional wrestling ring in the golden age of the squared circle.
View on CountyCatEpic Bike Rides of the Americas
by Lonely Planet
A definitive companion for cycling enthusiasts showcases 200 of North, Central and South America's best and most celebrated routes.
View on CountyCatDottir
by Katrin Davidsdottir
Two-time CrossFit Games champion Katrin Davidsdottir's inspiring and poignant memoir details her focus on training, goal setting, nutrition, and mental toughness
View on CountyCatDarkness to Light: a Memoir
by Lamar Odom
In this profoundly honest book, Lamar invites you to walk with him through the good times and bad, while looking ahead to a brighter future.
View on CountyCatThe World's Fastest Man
by Michael Kranish
The extraordinary life of cyclist Major Taylor, America's first Black sports hero.
View on CountyCatSprawlball: a Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA
by Kirk Goldsberry
From the leading expert in the exploding field of basketball analytics, a stunning infographic decoding of the modern NBA.
View on CountyCatMy dad, Yogi: a Memoir of Family and Baseball
by Dale Berra
Dale Berra's chronicle of his unshakable bond with his father Yogi, as well as an intimate portrait of one of the great sports figures of the twentieth century.
View on CountyCatLet's Play Two: the Legend of Mr. Cub, the Life of Ernie Banks
by Ron Rapoport
The definitive and revealing biography of Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks.
View on CountyCatJai Alai: a Cultural History of the Fastest Game in the World
by Paula Morton
A fun, concise introduction to jai alai, a fast-paced ball game with ancient roots on several continents.
View on CountyCatWe Want Fish Sticks
by Nicholas Hershon
Behold the detailed history of the bizarre and infamous rebranding of the New York Islanders.
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