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Vendor: Eugen Herrigel
Zen In the Art Of Archery
"Zen in the Art of Archery" by Eugen Herrigel is a classic work that explores the spiritual dimensions of Zen Buddhism through the lens of kyūdō, or Japanese archery. Originally published in 1948, this short yet profound book chronicles Herrigel's personal journey as a...- $29.95
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Vendor: Evan Witmer
The 2025 Genevieve Crumbley Central-Canadian Sharpshooting and Short Story Competition
Celebrate the 60th edition of the Genevieve Crumbley Central-Canadian Sharpshooting & Short Story Competition with this collection of highlights from our literary marksmen over the course of four amalgam events: the Trap and Type, Long-range Genre Hunting, Full-Auto Word Cap Night Ops, and the...- $20.00
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Vendor: Nadia Ragbar
The Pugilist and the Sailor
The Pugilist and the Sailor follows conjoined twins, Bruce and Dougie. Dougie is an ambitious amateur boxer, having dragged his brother into the ring since childhood. Bruce is a bookkeeper who has become smitten with Anka. Unaware of the facts of the twins' physicality...- $17.95
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Vendor: Jonathan Clements
48 and Counting: A Story of Money, Love and Bicycling
"Although this is his first novel, Jonathan Clements's long practice writing the personal-finance column for The Wall Street Journal shows in a quickly paced story with a plot that moves right along, with enough detail that every middle-aged cyclist can relate to," writes Richard...- $10.99
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Vendor: Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Skate It Till You Make It
The weather might be icy, but the tension is red-hot in this fake dating hockey rom-com from the author of Let the Games Begin. Ari Shumba never expected to make it to the Winter Games, let alone be the one to lead Great Britain's...- $19.99
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Vendor: Brian McAuliffe
On Their Manor
Set at an elite liberal arts college in a Western Massachusetts university town, picaresque On Their Manor depicts the experiences over the course of a fall semester of Mick McNulty, an assertive working-class Londoner of Irish parentage, member of the soccer team. McNulty challenges...- $32.95
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Vendor: Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
The Blood of the Arena
Experience the drama and passion of Spain's bullfighting tradition in Vicente Blasco Ibáñez's classic novel, "The Blood of the Arena." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a powerful story set against the backdrop of the bullring. Delve into the world of the matador,...- $20.95
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Vendor: Kayona Ebony Brown
Coach Quinn
She's the top offensive coordinator in the NFL. She's poised to be the first female head coach in NFL history. But when a viral incident lands her outside the league looking in, she's forced to try and restore her reputation in the only pro...- $9.99
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Vendor: Jim O. Rogers
Taking the Dream to Prairie Point
Tommy Plummer is preparing for his senior year in high school with the possibility of playing on a State Championship basketball team and receiving an athletic scholarship. His Dad shatters the dream when he announces to the family that they are moving to Prairie...- $11.95
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Vendor: Alex Johnson
Alicia Goon
Fresh off a breakup from her boyfriend of seven years, Alicia Winthrop finds herself alone, directionless, and without a future in a dead-end town on the outskirts of Beaver, Illinois. Salvation comes in the form of a billboard for the biggest regional pro wrestling...- $35.00
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Vendor: Philip King
The Curious Case of the Cleveland Indians: A Time Traveler's Memoir
An old man is considering the life he has led. As a former professor he is inclined towards assigning letter grades, so he gives his life a "B," bordering on "B+." A pretty good life all in all, but with some regrets about opportunities...- $17.99
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Vendor: Leo Murray
Blackballed!
Author: Leo MurrayISBN-10: 1469134357ISBN-13: 9781469134352Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/21/2011Pages: 226Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d- $29.99
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Vendor: William Baer
Sportswriter
When Dick Ramsey, an award-winning sportswriter, is confronted with a number of devastating personal losses, he begins to question his life and his career. He fears that his lifelong obsession with sports is ultimately self-absorbed and superficial. Author: William BaerISBN-10: 1956199136ISBN-13: 9781956199130Publisher: Southwell PressLanguage:...- $15.00
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Vendor: Ad Lynn
Facing the Line
Jonas Kaminski is holding out for true love. Hockey is not as simple as it used to be, but when he meets a mystery girl and they share the best kiss of his life, everything changes. Too bad she's his teammate's sister. They become...- $18.99
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Vendor: Tony Engle
Major Curveball
In the quiet corners of a small town, where dreams seem beyond reach, young harbors a vision that defies all odds. Blind from birth but fueled by an unwavering passion for baseball, Russel Smith hears the crack of the bat and feels the rhythm...- $13.95
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Vendor: Qualo Lowery
A Crumbling Talent
A Crumbling Talent is about Qualude Jones and Denise Mavey. Qualude is pushed through school because of his talent. He realizes that his talent isn't going to be enough to get him through life. Especially when he finds out that Denise might have a...- $17.99
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Vendor: Michael Griffith
Spikes
At twenty-six, Brian Schwan is washed up. Four years hacking away on third-rate golf courses across the South have produced a grand total of $19,000 in earnings, zero wins, and a string of spectacular tournament flame-outs. He's just shot a horrendous opening round, his...- $14.95
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Vendor: Howard Jahre
The Revenge of the Golf Gods
Ben Hogan, considered to be the greatest striker of the golf ball, would beat balls on the practice range until his hands bled. He once said that in a good round, he hit just three shots exactly the way he wanted. He understood that...- $19.95
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Vendor: Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Blood and Sand
Experience the drama and passion of "Blood and Sand," a timeless tale set in the heart of Spain. Vincente Blasco Ibáñez masterfully crafts a story of ambition, love, and tragedy within the thrilling world of bullfighting. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse...- $32.95
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Vendor: Alexandria Bellefleur
Playing for Keeps
Lambda Literary Award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy Sapphic rom-com about two rival publicists who are forced to work together when their mega-famous clients--a popstar and a quarterback--begin to date.Poppy Peterson's life is finally back on track and...- $18.99
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Vendor: Charley Rosen
Dribbling a Basketball on the Road to Damascus
A coming-of-age novel that takes us from a very tall boy's discovery of his love of basketball to a young man who engages in point-shaving while a college player on his way to NBA brilliance with a shadow hanging over him--a book that sheds...- $18.95
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Vendor: Suzanne Baltsar
Sidelined
From the author of the whip smart and charming Trouble Brewing comes a fast-paced story about a female football coach that will have you laughing out loud and cheering for the home team as you wait for the final whistle of the game. When...- $16.00
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Vendor: Zane Grey
The Young Pitcher
The Young Pitcher This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting...- $11.00
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Vendor: Saxon James
Possessive Puckboy
ConnorFinding out those closest to me don't see me as the great guy I think I am not only kicks me in the gut, it makes me question everything.Until that happened, I didn't think I had many regrets in my life. Now, I have...- $16.99
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Vendor: Tom Manchester
Old Guys Playing Golf
Old Guys Playing Golf is a humorous and heartfelt reflection on life, friendship, and the peculiar joys of a game that never gets old-even when the players do. Tom Manchester takes readers on a journey through the fairways and sand traps of life, recounting...- $9.99
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Vendor: Peter M. Rutkoff
Pinstripes
Imagine a time when Major League Baseball has imploded under the weight of its own making-a scandal over hall of fame elections-and has been forced to restructure on a new model. Teams are now owned and run by the cities in which they play,...- $16.99
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Vendor: Sonya Jesus
Pucking Nothing: A Sports Romance
His kind of broken pairs perfectly with hers.Unless an almost murder charge and a bad name count for something, Knox Moore's hockey career is over. Not officially, but thanks to the media incriminating the innocent, he hasn't just been skating on thin ice... he's...- $12.99
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Vendor: Reid Fischer
Shut Up and Listen!
Professional athletes are larger than life, but above all they are human beings like everyone else. Ethan Hackett is becoming an NBA star, and like any other player, he wants a championship. It's a slight distraction when his marriage is on the rocks. He...- $15.99
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Vendor: Tricia Andersen
Hard Drive
Fast rising MMA superstar Max Thomas seems to have it all for a college student - the beautiful girlfriend, the loyal best friend, the supportive parents and every agent in the area pounding down his door. But looks can be deceiving. Tori, his girlfriend,...- $9.99
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Vendor: Zane Grey
The Young Pitcher
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This book forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have re-typed, re-formatted, and re-published the book in...- $32.72
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Vendor: Tracy Solheim
Sleeping with the Enemy
A football team owner who's a real player and the woman who's ready to call him out on everything...Dot-com millionaire Jay McManus is discovering that owning a pro football team isn't as easy as his other hobby of wine-making. An anonymous blogger is out...- $19.99
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Vendor: Marty Slattery
Diamonds Are Trumps: A Pitcher's First Novel
Lovers of America's greatest game once again have the chance to spend time in the compassionate, funny, and oh-so-humane presence of author Marty Slattery with this new publication of his novel Diamonds Are Trumps. Through his character Bill Mahoney, Slattery shares his personal knowledge...- $20.00
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Vendor: David Atherall
Embers
Danny's jobless.Brighton are homeless.Everything feels hopeless.It's the summer of 1996 and sixteen-year-old Danny has fled the pain of secondary school as quickly as his dad has fled the family home. He doesn't know what his future holds, his only ambition being to earn enough...- $11.99
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Vendor: Eve L. Mitchell
Ruthless Desire
She is his past. He is her future.Since childhood, Quinn has been surrounded by three great guys: a best friend, an ex, and the one she holds forbidden feelings for. She knows they will go to any lengths to avenge her. After all, who...- $14.99
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Vendor: Bill Vincent
The Angry Fighter's Story: Harness the Fire Within
Bullied at a young age, David develops a hot temper and needs an outlet to challenge his aggression into. When he learns about his Uncle's past, David decides to follow in his footsteps and become a champion fighter, but it won't be an easy...- $13.99
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Vendor: Christa Cervone
On The Ropes
A murderer's child. A foster child. A troubled teen. Gabriel 'The Saint' Vega has never had an easy life. Being shuffled from one foster home to another after his father murdered his mother, he found himself in and out of trouble with the law....- $15.99
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Vendor: Robert Cain
The Keeper: Part 1
Mariano Giovanelli is a twenty-year-old NHL goaltender playing for the Vancouver Canucks. He is a rookie sensation at the peak of his season when his wife and the love of his life, Angie, tragically and unexpectedly dies giving birth to their first child, Michael....- $12.99
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Vendor: Bill Syken
Hangman's Game: A Nick Gallow Mystery
Author: Bill SykenISBN-10: 1250891663ISBN-13: 9781250891662Publisher: Minotaur BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2015Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.38w x 0.75d- $22.99
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Vendor: Mladen Jakovljevic
Football Aquarium
The story follows two brothers, Nikola and Marko, who grow up in a challenging environment without parental support. Marko is naturally talented but naive, with a weak character. Despite his exceptional football skills, he places his trust in the wrong people. Persuaded to sign...- $10.95
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Vendor: Bernard Shaw
Cashel Byron's Profession
"Cashel Byron's Profession" by George Bernard Shaw offers a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian era through the unexpected lens of prize fighting. This satirical novel blends the worlds of boxing and romance, delivering social commentary with a sharp wit. Explore the life of Cashel...- $18.95
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Vendor: Jonathan Lapoma
Hammond
"Earnest . . . Compelling . . . successfully captures the anger, frustration, and freedom of kids on the brink of adulthood." -Kirkus Reviews, Recommended ReviewA group of troubled but charismatic boys in a tough Buffalo, NY neighborhood play basketball at a local park...- $15.95
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Vendor: Liz Lovelock
The One to Heal
A heart can only take so much.Delilah Reily was a broken soul. The only person keeping her pushing forward is her daughter, Olive. She returned to her family home. A place that holds so many memories, some good and some bad. It was now...- $20.00
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Vendor: Kurt Larson
Winter Carnival (Queen)
Author: Kurt LarsonISBN-10: 0595236162ISBN-13: 9780595236169Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2002Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.18w x 0.90d- $18.95
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Vendor: Kurt Larson
Long Skis
Author: Kurt LarsonISBN-10: 0595236189ISBN-13: 9780595236183Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2002Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.16h x 6.04w x 0.53d- $13.95
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Vendor: Shion Miura
Run with the Wind
A bestseller in Japan--a beautiful story about shared self-discovery and friendship involving an unlikely group of students who decide to defy the odds and pursue a seemingly impossible goal together. After shoplifting some bread one chilly March night, just before the start of a...- $18.99
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Vendor: Jami Davenport
Defending: A Fresh Start Hockey Romance
Much to my utter dismay, the Portland Icehawks chose me in the expansion draft, and now my estranged father is my hockey coach. No one on the team knows he's my dad. They think he's a distant relative I don't get along with. They're...- $11.99
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Vendor: Chris Levine
Most Muscular
Adam Stenson has spent his whole life feeling small-physically, emotionally, mentally. When his fianc?e's affection starts to feel out of reach and his confidence crumbles under the weight of self-doubt, he turns to the one thing that promises power: steroids.What starts as a simple...- $12.99
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Vendor: Peter Young
The Blue Team: A Novel About Faith & Basketball
Thomas Conner is the classic underdog. But he doesn't know who he is competing against. Unsung and humiliated, Thomas begins his freshman year of college on the bench. Determined to prove everyone wrong, he's obsessed with becoming the next Larry Bird.When Thomas falls in...- $21.99
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Summer Skate
A novelist with a rebellious streak and a bad habit of turning men into material. A hockey player with a dark past . . . and a shot at stardom that he just might blow. A summer vacation that heats up with a forbidden...- $18.95
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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.