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Whether you're looking to learn more about the early life of your favorite basketball player, dive into professional tips for a better golf swing, or adapt proven football strategies to strengthen your own business career, these books provide entertainment and knowledge for those who embrace the excitement and history of competitive sports.

Best-selling Sports & Recreation titles

Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body Bigger Leaner Stronger: The...

Michael Matthews, PH.D.
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Inspirational Sports Stories for Kids: How 15 Legendary Athletes Overcame Adversity to Emerge as the Worlds Greatest Lessons in Mental Toughness for Young Readers Inspirational Sports Stories...

Ben Byde
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The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics The Boys in the Boat (Young...

Daniel James Brown
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Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide...

Gary Mack, David Casstevens
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Who Is Tom Brady? Who Is Tom Brady?

James Buckley, Who Hq
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Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide Birds of the Carolinas Field...

Stan Tekiela
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The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams The Wingmen: The Unlikely,...

Adam Lazarus
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Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes: A Cookbook Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow...

Shalane Flanagan, Elyse Kopecky
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Pickleball Mindset: The Blueprint to Peak Performance Pickleball Mindset: The...

Dayne Gingrich, Jill Martin
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Mental Toughness For Young Athletes (Parent's Guide): Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens Who Play Competitive Sports Mental Toughness For Young...

Moses Horne, Troy Horne
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Birds of Florida Field Guide Birds of Florida Field Guide

Stan Tekiela
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Golf is Not a Game of Perfect Golf is Not a Game of Perfect

Dr. Bob Rotella
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Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids: 3-In-1 Writing Practice Book to Master Letters, Words & Sentences Cursive Handwriting Workbook...

Scholdeners
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Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living...

Nina Freudenberger, Brittany Ambridge (Photographer)
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The Dangerous Book for Boys The Dangerous Book for Boys

Conn Iggulden
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The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler The Meateater Fish and Game...

Steven Rinella
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Long Range Shooting Handbook: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting Long Range Shooting Handbook:...

Ryan M Cleckner
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100 Hikes of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Scenic Trails 100 Hikes of a Lifetime: The...

Kate Siber
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National Parks of the USA National Parks of the USA

Kate Siber, Chris Turnham (Illustrator)
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Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee Be Water, My Friend: The...

Shannon Lee
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The...

Ben Montgomery
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Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To Living Your Best Life Shoot Your Shot: A Sport...

Vernon Brundage, Jr.
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Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk Gambler: Secrets from a Life...

Billy Walters
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The Book of Five Rings: Deluxe Slipcase Edition The Book of Five Rings:...

Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris (Translator)
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Sports Books FAQs

To give yourself the best chance of enjoying a book — from any genre — you want to make sure you choose a subject that excites you. Are you more interested in mainstream sports or books about basketball? Or would you be more interested in learning about extreme sports like rugby, motocross, or wilderness survival?

In addition to the standard fare of memoirs and biographies, there are books that cover the sociology of sports and sports psychology.

Next, use the reviews and jacket summary to make sure the book's difficulty level matches your interest level and existing knowledge base. If you're a beginner in the sport or just have a casual interest, opt for entry-level or best-selling sports books. If you're already an avid fan, you may want to look for one that delves deeper into the history, gameplay, or even sports theory.

There are so many sports books published every year, but we suggest keeping an eye out for these highly anticipated, fresh-off-the-press new sports books:

If these aren't aligned with your interests, do a bit of research on your preferred sports niche.

Try out the sports genre with something that you're almost sure to love. These are some popular sports books that are easy to get into:

  • Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
    One of the most popular baseball books of the past 20 years. This entertaining read later adapted into a popular film, dives into the world of baseball statistics and data analytics and how their mastery changed team selection and management forever.
  • The Boys of Summer
    In Roger Kahn's memoir, he delves into the Brooklyn Dodgers' 1952 season and World Series, which paints intimate portraits of baseball's golden-age players and the sport's impact on America.
  • The Game
    Widely considered one of the best sports books of all time, this memoir of former hockey player & team president Ken Dryden vividly captures the essence of the sport and provides an intimate look at its players.
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