The Guy Who Reviews Sports Books

 Mick Conefrey’s account of George Mallory’s life and final Everest expedition blends strong research with gripping storytelling. Even with ...

Peter Gammons’ It’s All About the Players is a rich, heartfelt tour through the people who shaped the game, from Cape Cod hopefuls to Hall ...

Nick Greene’s How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius isn’t a tactics manual—it’s a lively, interdisciplinary tour through the hidden history and...

A fascinating blend of military history and college football, Battles at Annapolis revisits the two Army–Navy games played on Naval Academy...

 A deeply researched history of K2’s early expeditions, Ghosts of K2 spends most of its time on the failed climbs that preceded the Italian...

Tamryn Spruill’s The W: A History of the WNBA offers a rich, narrative-driven account of how the league survived early challenges, evolved ...

Every so often, a book shows up on the new‑release shelf that feels like it was placed there specifically for me. That was the case with Chu...