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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

Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and...

Steve Sheinkin
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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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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game Moneyball: The Art of Winning...

Michael Lewis
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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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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training Starting Strength: Basic...

Mark Rippetoe
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Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness Winning: The Unforgiving Race...

Tim Grover
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The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals - And Other Forgotten Skills The Lost Art of Reading...

Tristan Gooley
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The Ultimate Baseball Activity Book: Crosswords, Word Searches, Puzzles, Fun Facts, Trivia Challenges and Much More for Baseball Lovers! (Perfect Baseball Gift) The Ultimate Baseball...

Kurt Taylor
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Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook Run Fast. Eat Slow.:...

Shalane Flanagan, Elyse Kopecky
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The Tennis Partner The Tennis Partner

Abraham Verghese
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High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way High-Intensity Training the...

Mike Mentzer, John R Little
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Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience Fans First: Change The Game,...

Jesse Cole
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Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks: The Best Campgrounds and Unique Outdoor Accommodations in and Around National Parks, Seashores, Monuments, and More Where Should We Camp Next?:...

Stephanie Puglisi, Jeremy Puglisi
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The Boys in the Boat (Movie Tie-In): Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics The Boys in the Boat (Movie...

Daniel James Brown
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Surviving to Drive: A Year Inside Formula 1: An F1 Book Surviving to Drive: A Year...

Guenther Steiner
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Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide Birds of the Carolinas Field...

Stan Tekiela
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Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible: Master the Finesse Swing and Lower Your Score Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible:...

Dave Pelz
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Golf Rules Quick Reference 2023-2026: The practical guide for use on the course Golf Rules Quick Reference...

Yves C Ton-That
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The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive The Champion's Mind: How...

Jim Afremow, PhD
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The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies The History of Fly Fishing in...

Ian Whitelaw
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It's a Numbers Game! Basketball: The Math Behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More! It's a Numbers Game!...

James Buckley, Kobe Bryant (Foreword by)
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What I Talk about When I Talk about Running: A Memoir What I Talk about When I Talk...

Haruki Murakami
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Birds of Texas Field Guide Birds of Texas Field Guide

Stan Tekiela
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The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance The Confident Mind: A Battle...

Dr. Zinsser
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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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