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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

Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo? Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo?

James Buckley, Who Hq
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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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Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence for Outer Performance Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide...

Gary Mack, David Casstevens
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The Story of Simone Biles: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers The Story of Simone Biles: An...

Rachelle Burk
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80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower 80/20 Running: Run Stronger...

Matt Fitzgerald, Robert Johnson (Foreword by)
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A Year of Positive Thinking: Daily Inspiration, Wisdom, and Courage A Year of Positive Thinking:...

Cyndie Spiegel
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101 Facts About Lionel Messi - Essential Trivia, Stories, and Questions for Super Fans 101 Facts About Lionel Messi ...

Falcon Focus
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Legacy Legacy

James Kerr
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The Useful Knots Book: How to Tie the 25+ Most Practical Knots The Useful Knots Book: How to...

Sam Fury, Diana Mangoba (Illustrator)
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It's a Numbers Game! Baseball: The Math Behind the Perfect Pitch, the Game-Winning Grand Slam, and So Much More! It's a Numbers Game! Baseball...

Buckley, Sean Doolittle (Foreword by)
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The Total Fishing Manual (Paperback Edition): 318 Essential Fishing Skills The Total Fishing Manual ...

Joe Cermele
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The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts a Lifetime The Four Foundations of Golf:...

Jon Sherman
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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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The Book of Five Rings: The Strategy of the Samurai The Book of Five Rings: The...

Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris (Translator)
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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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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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Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness Winning: The Unforgiving Race...

Tim Grover
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Sailing Made Easy Sailing Made Easy

The American Sailing Association (Asa), The American Sailing Association Asa
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Science of Running: Analyze Your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize Your Training Science of Running: Analyze...

Chris Napier
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The Tennis Partner The Tennis Partner

Abraham Verghese
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Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak Eat Like a Legend: Delicious,...

Dan Churchill
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board Soul Surfer: A True Story of...

Bethany Hamilton
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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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Think Like a Warrior: The Five Inner Beliefs That Make You Unstoppable Think Like a Warrior: The...

Darrin Donnelly
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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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