Olympic Reads

Learn more about the Summer Olympics with these reads for adults, teens, and kids. Available to borrow at SCLS.

Updated August 9, 2024
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The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Brown, Daniel
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times Bestseller Adapted for Young Readers Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary The Boys of 36 For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the...
The games :
Goldblatt, David,
Paper Book
The definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic games--by a New York Times best-selling sportswriter. A Boston Globe Best Book of 2016 A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2016 For millions of people around the world, the...
Unbroken : a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption
Hillenbrand, Laura
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the acclaimed author of Seabiscuit comes the incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption. "Extraordinarily moving . . . a...
Women in sports : 50 fearless athletes who played to win
Ignotofsky, Rachel
Paper Book
A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. "This is one of the books we've been waiting for-a compendium...
Rome 1960 the Olympics that changed the world
Maraniss, David.
Paper Book
Hour of the Olympics
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!  
The horsewoman : a novel
Patterson, James
Paper Book
This unputdownable novel from the world's #1 bestselling author follows the complicated relationship between mother and daughter as they face off in the Olympics--and into a ride they can barely control.   "This is a hugely entertaining,...

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