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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Darkness 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.

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The World's Fastest Man
by Michael Kranish

The extraordinary life of cyclist Major Taylor, America's first Black sports hero.

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Sprawlball: 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.

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My 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.

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Let'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.

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Jai 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.

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We 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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A Team Makes a Miracle
by Turron Davenport

This book takes you into the locker room for an up close and personal look at some of the best stories that fueled the Eagles as they did the unthinkable.