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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

Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf Harvey Penick's Little Red...

Harvey Penick, Davis Love III (Introduction by)
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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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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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New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding: The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised New Encyclopedia of Modern...

Arnold Schwarzenegger
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The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding The New Encyclopedia of...

Arnold Schwarzenegger (Foreword by), Bill Dobbins
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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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Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo? Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo?

James Buckley, Who Hq
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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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The Science of Hitting The Science of Hitting

Ted Williams
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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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National Parks of the USA National Parks of the USA

Kate Siber, Chris Turnham (Illustrator)
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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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Where Should We Camp Next?: A 50-State Guide to Amazing Campgrounds and Other Unique Outdoor Accommodations Where Should We Camp Next?: A...

Stephanie Puglisi, Jeremy Puglisi
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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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The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects The History of the Kentucky...

Kentucky Derby Museum, Jessica K Whitehead
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Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks Moon Best of Yellowstone &...

Becky Lomax
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How To Survive A Freakin' Bear Attack: And 127 Other Survival Hacks You'll Hopefully Never Need How To Survive A Freakin'...

Bill O'Neill
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Birds of Texas Field Guide Birds of Texas Field Guide

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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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 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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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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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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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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