Whether you’re in the heat of March Madness, looking forward to Opening Day, or want to level up your pickleball techniques—we’ve put together a winning team of books that sports fans will root for.
Enter the Pickledome:
The Complete Book of Pickleball: The Ultimate Training Guide for Passionate Players of All Levels by Kurt Brungardt, Brett Brungardt, and Mike Brungardt
A holistic workout program that shares ways to improve the fitness benefits of this wildly popular sport while remaining injury-free.
“A much-needed addition to the library of any pickleball player to help them play the game they love injury-free and improve their overall wellness.”—Dave Katz, MLIS, Reference Librarian, Broward County Libraries
“I cannot say enough about how much I have learned from the Brungardts in terms of training high-level athletes under unconventional circumstances. This book will help anyone train in the real world with the pressures of a busy, full life and a packed schedule.”—Justin Jackson, expert in NFL and NBA combine training and player development
Available April 30th in Trade Paperback and eBook Editions.
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Winning Pickleball: Expert Strategies for Next Level Play by David Satka
Play to win! This one-of-a-kind book for pickleball beginners and fanatics on learning how to win at the game through mental approaches and psychological strategies.
Pickleball expert David Satka shows players of all levels how to improve their game through strategy, technique, and mental toughness. You don’t have to be a natural athlete to become a better player, you just need to learn the secrets of winning.
You can get significantly better at pickleball without endless hours of practice or thousands of dollars of lessons and this book is your guide to doing just that. It’s to think one’s way to winning at pickleball without skills or drills.
Available May 28th in Trade Paperback and eBook Editions.
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Nothing But Net:
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib
A poignant, personal reflection on basketball, life, and home—from the author of the National Book Award finalist A Little Devil in America.
“Mesmerizing . . . not only the most original sports book I’ve ever read but one of the most moving books I’ve ever read, period.”—Steve James, director of Hoop Dreams
“Hanif Abdurraqib again shows us new ways to be a social critic, a dreamer, a historian, and a lover of hoop. But—and this feels especially moving—he shows us how he wonders about, and how he is transformed in the wondering about, what it means to belong to a place. And you know by place I mean the people, the memories, the sorrows, the tomorrows, who are that place. And you know by all that I mean the love.”—Ross Gay, author of The Book of Delights
Available March 26th in Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook.
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Grand Slam Reads:
Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball by Keith O’Brien
From New York Times bestselling author Keith O’Brien, a captivating chronicle of the incredible story of one of America’s most iconic, charismatic, and still polarizing figures—baseball immortal Pete Rose—and an exquisite cultural history of baseball and America in the second half of the twentieth century.
“Baseball biography at its best. With Charlie Hustle, Pete Rose finally gets the book he deserves, and baseball fans get the book we’ve been craving, a hard-hitting, beautifully-written tale that will stand for years to come as the definitive account of one of the most fascinating figures in American sports history.”—Jonathan Eig, New York Times bestselling author of King: A Life
Available March 26th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski
#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski is back with a masterful ode to the game: a countdown of 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball’s history, to make you fall in love with the sport all over again.
“The celebrated sportswriter circles the bases, calling out exceptional moments in the history of the game . . . One of Posnanski’s winning ploys is to dig into the archives to find such hidden gems and especially to celebrate the mediocre players who, for one of those magical moments, pulled something out of their caps and hit a surprise homer . . . A book for any baseball fan to cherish.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Yankee Way: The Untold Inside Story of the Brian Cashman Era by Andy Martino
With rare access to the inner sanctum of the New York Yankees, SNY analyst Andy Martino weaves two years of exclusive interviews with general manager Brian Cashman into a revelatory account of never-before-told stories about Derek Jeter, Aaron Judge, Alex Rodriguez, the complex front office, team ownership, and insights into the World Series wins and day-to-day running of the team that fans never get to see.
“Andy Martino has uncovered the secret sauce behind the Yankees sustained excellence, aka, The Yankee Way. Through countless interviews and tireless digging, Martino has cracked the previous proprietary code of what makes the Yankees the Yankees. This book covers all the years that I have been around the Yankees and I found myself frequently saying, ‘I didn’t know that.’ It’s a must read for anyone who loves baseball and wants to know how the sausage is made.”—Michael Kay, New York Yankees broadcaster for the YES Network, and host of The Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York Radio
Available May 21st in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City by Kevin Baker
A hugely entertaining history of baseball and New York City, bursting with larger-than-life figures and fascinating stories from the game’s beginnings to the end of World War II.
“Let me put it this way: You’re going to beg for extra innings. Without missing a scandal or a sensation, with an eye on how assimilation transforms the picture, Kevin Baker has written a buoyant, double coming-of-age story. He leaves plenty of myths—and Abner Doubleday—by the wayside. He carries us on a high-octane tour from baseball’s early, pre-league days to the first box scores, past Giants, Bridegrooms, and Highlanders, to stadium singalongs and brawling, betting, and umpire-flattening. A naked Babe Ruth is the least of the wonders in this exuberant, deliriously readable, glorious grand slam of a book.”—Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Game-Set-Match:
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey
The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—soon to be available in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue, a foreword by Bill Gates, and an updated preface from NFL coach Pete Carroll.
“Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates
“In the history of coaching, this is a revolutionary moment. W. Timothy Gallwey discovers that performance is all about focus. The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country-club tennis players.”—Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
50th Anniversary Edition Coming June 4th in Hardcover!
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Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice by Ben Rothenberg
A deeply reported, revealing biography of tennis phenomenon and activist Naomi Osaka, telling the untold story behind her Grand Slam-winning career, her headline-making advocacy for racial justice and mental health, and the challenges of a life in the international spotlight.
“A compelling, comprehensive biography of one of the most fascinating athletes of the past decade. Rothenberg provides essential context for both her on-court successes and off-court decisions. Even as someone who has covered Osaka’s entire career, I learned a lot.”—Tumaini Carayol, The Guardian
“What is the price of superstardom? Rothenberg had a front-row seat for Naomi Osaka’s rise from tennis curiosity to cultural icon and he beautifully captures the ups and downs of her riveting ride.”—Karen Crouse, author of Norwich: One Tiny Vermont Town’s Secret to Happiness and Excellence
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Ode to a Sportswriter:
World Class: Purpose, Passion, and the Pursuit of Greatness On and Off the Field by Grant Wahl; Foreword by Dr. Céline Gounder
The definitive collection of beloved late journalist Grant Wahl’s work—a masterclass in the art of sportswriting.
“This collection of Grant’s work is a great testament to not only what he did when he was here, but what he’s still doing to impact others.”—LeBron James
“Grant Wahl’s job was to write about sports, but his art was to reveal what matters most in life. This anthology is a collection of brilliant storytelling and timeless wisdom about excellence from a world-class professional. He was the best of us, and his work lives on to make us all better.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again
Available June 4th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Front Runner:
Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse by Kim Wickens
The powerful true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous Civil War–era South, and became the most successful sire in American racing history.
“A vivid portrait of America’s greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived.”—Geraldine Brooks, author of Horse
“This incredible-but-true story barrels along at a Thoroughbred’s gallop. Wickens brings to life the courageous stallion Lexington and the indelible imprint he left on the American Thoroughbred breed.”—Elizabeth Letts, author of The Perfect Horse
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Experience the Great Outdoors:
Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself by Shilletha Curtis
After losing her job due to the coronavirus pandemic, a vet tech decides to confront the roots of her childhood traumas by hiking the Appalachian Trail. Pack Light follows a woman’s journey changing the narrative of Hiking While Black—because the Great Outdoors belongs to everyone.
This memoir will trace Shilletha’s thru-hike from Georgia to Maine as she decided to confront the roots of her trauma. Growing up, Curtis suffered from a fractured family life, bullying at school, indifferent teachers, and abuse from people she trusted. Then she discovered the Appalachian Trail, which she successfully hiked in 2021. It took her eight months and four seasons to hike through 14 states, even more impressive given her lifelong struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.This memoir will trace Shilletha’s thru-hike from Georgia to Maine as she decided to confront the roots of her trauma. Growing up, Curtis suffered from a fractured family life, bullying at school, indifferent teachers, and abuse from people she trusted. Then she discovered the Appalachian Trail, which she successfully hiked in 2021. It took her eight months and four seasons to hike through 14 states, even more impressive given her lifelong struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
Available May 21st in Hardcover.
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Runner’s High:
Ultrarunning for Normal People: Life Lessons Learned On and Off the Trail by Sid Garza-Hillman
Whether you’re an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathon.
“This book is funny, relatable, and very informative. If you are interested in taking the plunge into ultrarunning or if you’re already an ultrarunner, I suggest you read this book. There’s something for everyone.”—Hillary Allen, professional ultrarunner and author of Out and Back
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