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Vendor: Jemma Spark
Jill Dreams of a Dressage Horse
This is one of seven books, which comprise the Jill series by Jemma Spark. They're a follow-on of the original Ruby Ferguson Jill books, which were the most popular pony books of their time and translated into many languages. Ostensibly, they are classified as...- $13.99
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Jill Goes Pony Trekking
This is the third book in the Jill series by Jemma Spark. Jill Crewe is planning to go pony trekking with the Merrivales, reliving some of the idyllic moments of her youth. But she has this happy knack of falling into adventure and along...- $13.99
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Vendor: Michael Bains
Hooped
Jimmy should be happy. He's the captain of the basketball team, popular at school, and dating the girl of every guy's dreams. But when he's recruited by a local drug dealer, Jimmy is seduced by the money and the lifestyle. Before long, his relationships...- $14.95
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Vendor: Steven Dandaneau
Say Hey Little Prince
Like its eponymous cousin, Say Hey Little Prince transpires over eight eventual days, not in the Sahara Desert, but during the opening week of a modern professional baseball season. This is the unforgettable story of a Phenom, who pitches the most perfect game, imparts...- $18.95
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Vendor: Don Delillo
End Zone
The second novel by Don DeLillo, author of White Noise (winner of the National Book Award) and The Silence.At Logos College in West Texas, huge young men, vacuum-packed into shoulder pads and shiny helmets, play football with intense passion. During an uncharacteristic winning season,...- $34.99
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Vendor: Ashley Munoz
Wild Card
The game has rules for a reason...This was it...I could see it in my editor's eyes. This was the last straw. One more misstep and I was going to lose my coveted internship.I decided right there in my room, lime-flavored tortilla chips in hand,...- $14.99
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Vendor: Adam Holsomback
An Unexpected Friendship: Summer Volume 1
Aric is a professional soccer player in Germany, spending majority of his time on the soccer field or traveling to various parts of the world. After competing in the World Cup this summer, Aric begins preparing to start a new season for his soccer...- $19.99
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Vendor: T. W. Messer
The Third Season
High school senior Willie Stewart seems to have it all. Tall and handsome, the star athlete at York City's El Dorado High is set to begin the 1986 baseball season...The Third Season of his final year. After leading the football and basketball teams to...- $17.95
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Vendor: Gp Hutchinson
Pickoff
It's 1927, the year Babe Ruth clouts an unprecedented 60 homeruns. Over in the National League, Joe Rath has just lost his spot as starting catcher for the Baltimore Beacons. The team's front office believes their club, too, needs a bona fide slugger, one...- $11.95
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Vendor: Kenneth D. Jr. Brubaker
Best Friends from Opposite Sides of the Tracks
This is a story about two boys, who are best friends and face life's challenges together. They are in the fourth grade, about to be fifth-graders. They are each from opposite sides of the tracks. Benny lives in the run-down, poor side of town;...- $22.95
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Vendor: Adam Fletcher Griffiths
You'll Never Amount to Anything Roy!
You'll Never Amount to Anything, Roy! is the story of a very ordinary man who lives extraordinarily in his dying days. Roy may have been diagnosed with terminal cancer, but that's not going to stop him from playing for his hometown soccer team. Honoring...- $40.95
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Vendor: J. C. Williams
Frank 'n' Stan's Bucket List #2 TT Races
Please look out for the third in the series, Frank and Stan's Bucket List #3 Isle Le Mans TT - Available now on Amazon!The hilarious sequel to the feel-good smash hit comedy 'Hilarious, brilliant, inspired storyline' 'If you thought #1 was funny then you...- $16.99
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Vendor: Mike Gallo
No More Games: A Story About Life, Love, and Baseball
The transition from childhood to young adult is never easy. When a man's young son asks him for help in overcoming his fears for an upcoming baseball game, it sends his father into his basement, where he revisits the summer that his friends, baseball,...- $13.99
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Vendor: Linda Shantz
This Good Thing: Good Things Come Book 4
Book Four of the popular Good Things Come Canadian horse racing series!Everything changes.If the sum total of Liv Lachance's self-worth is the collection of all the things she's done, she's coming up short. Three-quarters of a veterinary degree. Two-thirds of a Canadian Triple Crown....- $18.99
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Vendor: Teagan Hunter
Puck Shy
I'm having the definition of a bad year. Game Six loss costing my team the Cup? Check.Getting arrested and ruining my image? Check.Almost getting run over after my car breaks down? Oh, look-a hat trick. My contract is up with the Carolina Comets this...- $16.99
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Vendor: Natalie Keller Reinert
Horses in Wonderland
There's trouble brewing in the neighborhood . . . and possibly romance, as well?Grace, Kennedy, and the rest of the Seabreeze Equestrian Center crew have their work cut out for them. Keeping their horses and riders happy while noisy development takes over next door...- $18.99
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Vendor: Natalie Keller Reinert
Show Barn Blues
Saddle up and ride with a mature woman who is willing to fight for what she loves.After dedicating decades of her life to training horses and riders, Grace Carter is facing the greatest challenge of her career. Her beautiful farm, Seabreeze Equestrian Center, used...- $18.99
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Vendor: Stanley Nelson
88 Straight
In this engaging young adult novel, Elizabeth "Woodsie" Pound, a tough, dedicated, basketball guard of Chickasaw heritage, tells a story of trials, triumph, and tragedy. Based on the true account of a small, but record-setting Oklahoma women's college team, 88 Straight follows Woodsie from...- $22.95
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Vendor: Stanley Nelson
88 Straight
In this engaging young adult novel, Elizabeth "Woodsie" Pound, a tough, dedicated, basketball guard of Chickasaw heritage, tells a story of trials, triumph, and tragedy. Based on the true account of a small, but record-setting Oklahoma women's college team, 88 Straight follows Woodsie from...- $27.95
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Vendor: Dan Binchy
Loopy: A Novel of Golf and Ireland
Dan Binchy's first two novels were delightful stories of small town Ireland and filled with a range of eccentric and hilarious characters. Both books received warm praise---The Washington Post called The Neon Madonna terrifically funny and a hilarious read. Booklist called The Last Resort...- $20.99
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Vendor: J. Michael Veron
The Caddie
Named "master of fiction" by USA Today, and Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine calls him "The John Grisham of Golf." Now, J. Michael Veron returns with his most intriguing work yet.... The caddie occupies the most unique position in all of sports. He is...- $20.99
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Vendor: Will Chancellor
A Brave Man Seven Storeys Tall
A beautiful and compulsively readable literary debut that introduces Owen Burr--an Olympian whose dreams of greatness are dashed and then transformed by an epic journey--and his father, Professor Joseph Burr, who must travel the world to find his son. After his athletic career ends...- $17.99
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Vendor: Rachel Gibson
Any Man of Mine
"Rachel does it again A fun, steamy story."--Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling authorWhat happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there, as New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Gibson delightfully demonstrates in her smart and sexy romance, Any Man of Mine....- $7.99
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Vendor: Patrick Robinson
Slider
Each summer, on the fields of glorious Cape Marlin, off theNew England coast, the nation's best college players gatherto play the most important baseball of their lives.Jack Faber is a young hotshot pitcher with an unhittable slider and a rocket for a fastball. He...- $19.99
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Vendor: Kevin Baker
Sometimes You See It Coming
Based in part on the life of baseball legend Ty Cobb, this book belongs in the pantheon of great baseball novels.John Barr is the kind of player who isn't supposed to exist anymore. An all-around superstar, he plays the game with a single-minded ferocity...- $16.99
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Vendor: B. S. Levy
Toly's Ghost
Fourth book in author/racer "BS" Levy's cult-classic The Last Open Road series, it follows the development of narrator Buddy Palumbo's family, romantic, and business adventures plus the parallel story of his rich, charming, spoiled, devil-may-care but totally self-centered race-driver friend Cal Carrington's adventures as...- $35.00
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Vendor: Bruce Desilva
Rogue Island
2011 Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel Liam Mulligan is as old school as a newspaper man gets. His beat is Providence, Rhode Island, and he knows every street and alley. He knows the priests and prostitutes, the cops and street thugs. He...- $17.99
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Vendor: Mary Moses
Drama, Drinks and Double Faults: The Skinny about Tennis Fanatics That No One Has Had the Balls to Say . . . 'Til Now!
After giving of yourself as a wife, mother, daughter and friend, there comes a time when it is necessary for us as women to do our own thing, and tennis has become that thing. Sometimes that thing can be tumultuous and self-defining; it makes...- $15.95
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Vendor: Dan Stephenson
The Underwater Window
Praise for The Underwater Window The Underwater Window starts fast and moves along with a 6-beat kick. Dan Stephenson knows swimming, and he brings out the richness of the sport. But you don't need to be a swim- mer to enjoy this great story...- $13.99
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Vendor: Lori Foster
Back in Black
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lori Foster comes book five in the SBC Fighters series SBC president Drew Black is as controversial as they come. But the hot-headed entrepreneur is a perfect match for his popular sports club venture: uncompromising...- $9.99
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Vendor: Dick Francis
Shattered
After his friend is killed in a horse-racing accident, up-and-coming glass artisan Gerard Logan finds himself embroiled in a deadly search for a stolen videotape--a videotape that just might destroy his own life.Author: Dick FrancisISBN-10: 0425201481ISBN-13: 9780425201480Publisher: G.P. Putnam's SonsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2005Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight:...- $8.99
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Vendor: Dick Francis
10 lb. Penalty
New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis has been hailed as "a master of understated suspense" (The San Diego Union-Tribune). With this blockbuster novel, he lives up to his dazzling reputation, delivering the compelling story of a father and son who must work together...- $8.99
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Vendor: James Y. Bartlett
Death in a Green Jacket
A ripping good yarn in the hands of a master storyteller...this could be more exciting than the back nine on Sunday A body is buried in a bunker three weeks before the start of the Masters golf tournament. When intrepid golf writer Pete Hacker...- $16.99
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Vendor: Bernard Malamud
Natural
The classical novel (and basis for the acclaimed film) now in a new editionIntroduction by Kevin BakerThe Natural, Bernard Malamud's first novel, published in 1952, is also the first--and some would say still the best--novel ever written about baseball. In it Malamud, usually appreciated...- $31.30
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Vendor: Jean Thompson
Throw Like a Girl
A New York Times Notable Book San Francisco Chronical Best Book of the Year A master of short fiction whose "best pieces are as good as it gets in contemporary fiction" (Newsday) returns, as Jean Thompson follows her National Book Award finalist collection Who...- $19.99
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Vendor: Peter Jr. Schilling
The End of Baseball
In Peter Schilling's wonderful novel, the extraordinary baseball season of 1944 comes vividly to life. Bill Veeck, the maverick promoter, returned from Guadalcanal with a leg missing and $500 to his name, has hustled his way into buying the Philadelphia Athletics. Hungry for a...- $14.95
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Vendor: Jennie Marts
Skirting The Ice: A Bannister Brothers Book
"The Bannister Brothers series has everything I love...hockey, humor, and heart!" - Kristin Miller- New York Times Bestselling authorButtoned-up accountant Jack Bannister lives an uncomplicated life until his teenage crush moves back into the house next door-all grown up and sexy as hell. Murphy...- $11.99
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Vendor: Matthew Gutchess
Catching The Drift: An Angler's Journey to Divine
Twenty-plus years in the United States Army had trained him, taught him, shaped him, but it couldn't prepare Jack for seeing the two most important people in his life, his beloved grandparents, on the eve of his retirement.The only problem? They had been dead...- $12.99
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Vendor: Dan Jenkins
You Gotta Play Hurt
From the author of Semi-Tough comes a hilarious novel chronicling one year in the life of irreverent sports columnist Jim Tom Pinch. Jim Tom Pinch is a unabashed sportswriter who has followed around and reported on too many blonde-haired skiers, basketball players with names...- $24.99
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Life Its Own Self
From the author of Semi-Tough--one of Sports Illustrated's top 100 sports books of all time--comes the hilarious continuing comic adventures of star NFL player Billy Clyde Puckett. Injured football player and TV sports commentator Billy Clyde Puckett returns with his wife, the former Barbara...- $19.99
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Vendor: Izaak Walton
The Complete Angler
The Compleat Angler was first published in 1653, but Walton continued to add to it for a quarter of a century. It is a celebration of the art and spirit of fishing in prose and verse; 6 verses were quoted from John Dennys's 1613...- $9.49
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Vendor: Carolyn McSparren
One Hoof in the Grave: A Mossy Creek Carriage Driving Mystery
Once again, Merry Abbott has to catch a killer in the high-stakes world of carriage driving competitions. Nothing ruins an elegant Southern horse show like finding a murdered man with a tent spike through his neck. Merry's at the top of a long list...- $14.95
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Vendor: P. G. Wodehouse
The Head of Kay's
Set at the fictional school of Eckleton, the story centers around the house of "Kay's," the riotous boys and unpopular master Mr. Kay, and Fenn, the head boy. The story features practical jokes, fighting between the boys and with the locals in the nearby...- $7.99
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Vendor: Meghan Quinn
Stroked
Reese King: Olympic medalist, underwear model, Greek god.His body is chiseled from rock, sculpted by the weight room, and refined by water.On a daily basis his skin is completely bare for everyone to see, tan and defined, only covered up by a minuscule piece...- $16.24
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Runner in Red: A Search for the First Woman to Run a Marathon in America
BASED ON A REAL LIFE BOSTON MARATHON LEGENDThere has been a long-standing belief that a woman slipped into the 1951 Boston Marathon undetected and ran the race. If that could be proven it would make her the first woman to have run a marathon...- $15.99
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Vendor: Lynn Ames
Bright Lights of Summer
It's March, 1941. Captain America appears in a comic book for the very first time. New York City receives 18.1 inches of snow, its 3rd largest snowfall in history. In Holland, the Nazi occupiers forbid Jews to own businesses. In Poland, Heinrich Himmler inspects...- $18.95
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Brittle Innings
In 1943, at the height of World War II, the Highbridge Hellbenders of the the class-C Chattahoochee Valley League deep in Georgia acquire a 17-year-old shortstop from Oklahoma named Danny Boles. The Hellbenders snap him up because he's too young for the draft and...- $18.99
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Vendor: Michael Mazza
That Crazy Perfect Someday
The year is 2024. Climate change has altered the world's wave patterns. Drones crisscross the sky, cars drive themselves, and surfing is a new Olympic sport. Mafuri Long, a gutsy female surf pro, pushes against wild odds for what she wants, with deep surprises...- $17.00
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Vendor: Sourav Sahay
Train Yourself on Blindfold Chess: Make yourself a mental athlete
This book has a set of 100 exercises that will train you to play Chess blindfolded. Apart from providing hours of active relaxation, it will also give an excellent workout to the little grey cells.Author: Sourav SahayISBN-10: 1797430718ISBN-13: 9781797430713Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/06/2019Pages: 196Format:...- $12.99
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Vendor: Sarina Bowen
Overnight Sensation
Everyone knows the girl is off limits. But it's so good to be bad.There's this girl... Heidi and I have been trading hungry looks all year, and everything she does makes me smile. But I don't do girlfriends, and I certainly can't get involved...- $25.00
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Fiction Sports Books
Fiction sports books encompass a wide range of literature that combines the thrilling world of sports with imaginative storytelling. These collections are a treasure trove for sports enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike, offering a unique blend of athleticism, competition, and human drama. One of the primary characteristics of fiction sports books is their ability to transport readers into the heart of various sporting events, whether it's a high-stakes football game, an intense basketball match, or an adrenaline-fueled race. Authors skillfully weave together the physicality, strategy, and emotion of sports, creating narratives that captivate readers and keep them on the edge of their seats.
These books delve into the lives of athletes, coaches, and fans, exploring the triumphs and challenges they face both on and off the field. Through vivid character development, authors offer glimpses into the mental and emotional journey of these individuals, highlighting the personal sacrifices they make, the relationships they form, and the lessons they learn along the way. Fiction sports books also often examine broader themes beyond the game itself. They touch on topics such as teamwork, perseverance, determination, and overcoming obstacles. These stories celebrate the human spirit's resilience, inspiring readers to dream big, embrace their passions, and push their personal boundaries.
Moreover, fiction sports books appeal to a wide audience, attracting sports enthusiasts seeking an escape into fictional worlds as well as readers who are drawn to compelling narratives and character-driven stories. This makes them an excellent choice for both avid fans of a particular sport and those who simply appreciate well-crafted storytelling.
Whether you're a diehard sports fanatic or someone looking to explore new genres, fiction sports books provide an avenue to experience the thrill, passion, and intensity of sports through the power of literature. So, dive into these collections, step onto the field, and discover the captivating blend of fiction and sports that awaits.
Popular Fiction Sports Books
Fiction sports books have captivated readers for decades with stories of triumph, struggle, and the joy of competition. From tales of professional athletes striving for greatness to narratives of underdogs overcoming obstacles, these books offer a unique blend of athleticism and human drama that appeals to a wide audience. There are several popular books in this genre that have garnered critical acclaim and captured the hearts of readers worldwide.
1. "Friday Night Lights"
2. "The Natural"
3. "Underworld"
4. "The Art of Fielding"
5. "Seabiscuit"
6. "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game"
These popular fiction sports books showcase the power of storytelling and offer readers a captivating escape into the world of sports. Whether you're a sports fan or simply appreciate a well-crafted narrative, these books are sure to entertain, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
Popular Sports Fiction Books AUTHORS
The world of sports captures the hearts and minds of millions of people around the globe. From the exhilarating moments on the field or court to the behind-the-scenes drama, the world of sports is a never-ending source of inspiration. For those who love both sports and literature, fiction sports books offer a unique and captivating reading experience.
Many authors have taken on the challenge of bringing the world of sports alive through their words, creating stories that resonate with readers of all ages. These popular authors have mastered the art of capturing the thrill, passion, and dedication that define the world of athletics. Let's delve into the world of fiction sports books and explore some of the most well-known authors in this genre.
1. John Grisham
2. Harlan Coben
3. Tim Green
4. Mike Lupica
5. Carl Deuker
These are just a few of the many popular authors of fiction sports books who have left an indelible mark on the genre. Whether it's exploring the world of professional sports or capturing the spirit of youth athletics, their books offer readers an escape into the thrilling world of sports, filled with passion, adversity, and triumph.
The fiction sports books collection at White Rain Book House is truly a hidden gem for those who appreciate the thrill and drama that sports bring, combined with the imaginative storytelling of fiction. Whether you are a die-hard sports fan or simply someone who enjoys a good narrative, this collection promises to captivate and entertain you.