Sports and Leisure

Recent movers and shakers in sports and leisure.

Updated October 9, 2025
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Sports and Leisure

Recent movers and shakers in sports and leisure.

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Homestand : small town baseball and the fight for the soul of America
Bardenwerper, Will
Paper Book
A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what's right and wrong with modern America-written by an acclaimed journalist and Army Ranger who, after returning from Iraq to a painfully divided country, rediscovered its core values in the bleachers of a minor league ballpark in...
The Tiger Slam: The inside story of the greatest golf ever played
Cook, Kevin.
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARD GOLF BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 Twenty-five years ago, Tiger Woods achieved the greatest feat in golf history- the 'Tiger Slam'. Now, for the first time, the award-winning author of Tommy's Honor delivers a riveting account of...
The White Ladder: Triumph and Tragedy at the Dawn of Mountaineering
Light, Daniel.
Paper Book
The true story of the thrill-seekers, map-makers, soldiers, occultists, artists and porters who paved the way for modern mountaineering. 'A beautifully written and sure-footed history of mountaineering "before Everest", full of wonderful stories and spanning continents and centuries. A...
Obsessed: The Autobiography
Sexton, Johnny.
Paper Book
Four European Cups. Four Six Nations championships (including two Grand Slams). A series win in New Zealand. Two stints for Ireland at number 1 in the world. And the World Player of the Year award. No Irish rugby player has ever achieved more, or been a source of more inspiration...
Inside Mercedes F1 : life in the fast lane
Whyman, Matt
Paper Book
The official, no-holds-barred inside story of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team--"nobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes" (Toto Wolff) "Fascinating [and] compelling . . . the most illuminating look at the inner workings of an F1 team to date."-...
Comfort in darkness : the invisible power of jiu jitsu
Gracie, Rickson
Paper Book
A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe  A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the "first family of martial...
Unfiltered : my incredible decade in Formula 1
Steiner, Guenther
Paper Book
THE INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER. THE UNMISSABLE NEW BOOK FROM GUENTHER STEINER, AUTHOR OF THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, SURVIVING TO DRIVE. WITH A FOREWORD BY TOTO WOLFF. Fasten your seatbelts as Formula 1's favourite underdog, Guenther Steiner, takes...
Basketball 100 (Sports, 2)
Athletic.
Paper Book
A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA--from The Athletic's foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. With a foreword by Charles Barkley. Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the...
Swimming Sydney : A Tale of 52 Swims
Baker, Chris.
Paper Book
Discover Sydney's hidden swimming gems and untold stories. Swimming Sydney is more than a travel guide; it's a personal journey through 52 swims that reveal the city's soul. Join Chris Baker as he explores iconic beaches, secret rock pools, and historic aquatic centers, uncovering...
Leading From The Back: My journey to the top of women's football
Houghton, Steph.
Paper Book
SHORTLISTED FOR *AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR* AT THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *One of Waterstones' Best Sport Books of the Year 2024* 'Steph is truly one of the all-time greats of the women's game' Jill Scott 'Documents...
How to Read F1: Everything you need to know about racing in the fast lane
Gow, Jennie.
Paper Book
'Formula 1 is as complex as it is competitive, existing in a world which has built up a language almost unique to itself. Jennie has been working the Formula 1 pitlanes and paddocks of the world since before many of today's superstars had even started karting. She knows the sport inside out. There's...
Sir Chris Hoy: All That Matters
Hoy, Chris.
Paper Book
The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller WINNER of the Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards A Sunday Times best biography of the year 'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their...
Why so serious? : the untold story of NBA champion Nikola Jokic
Singer, Mike
Paper Book
A revealing, intimate biography of basketball savant and enigmatic NBA superstar Nikola Jokic, filled with news-breaking interviews and deep reporting from Mike Singer, the Nuggets' former beat writer for the Denver Post. Why So Serious takes readers on Nikola Jokic's long,...
TIME for Kids: Amazing Athletes: 101 Stars You Need to Know!
Buckley, James, Jr.
Paper Book
Learn about 101 of today's greatest athletes in this TIME for Kids book! The fact-filled TIME FOR KIDS- AMAZING ATHLETES includes biographies on 101 of today's most impressive sports stars. Kids will be inspired by the careers of LeBron James, Simone Biles, Travis Kelce,...
Cristiano Ronaldo: The Award-Winning Biography Fully Updated
Balague, Guillem.
Paper Book
The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's...
Science Of Swimming: Transform Your Stroke, Gain Strength, Revolutionize Your Training
Hawke, Brett.
Paper Book
Learn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer. Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of...
Senna : the legend
Hales-Dutton, Bruce
Paper Book
Ayrton Senna grew from being a clumsy toddler who couldn't climb stairs into one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time.   After early successes in his motorsport career, Senna was catapulted into the world's premier motorsport championship with the...
Science of Swimming : Transform Your Stroke, Improve Strength, Revolutionize Your Training
Hawke, Brett.
Paper Book
Learn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer. Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of...
Athlete is agender : true stories of LGBTQ+ people in sports
Locke, Katherine
Paper Book
Athlete is agender. Athlete can mean anyone. "Part memoir, part manifesto" (Booklist) this book revels in the achievements of strong, passionate, and determined LGBTQ+ athletes across every age, level, and field of sports. Find your strength in: ...
To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance from Mexico to the Himalayas
Crawley, Michael.
Paper Book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 SPORTS PERFORMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A fascinating and multilayered exploration of what it means to endure' Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure 'Engaging... [endurance sport] comes to...
Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible
Lawrence, James.
Paper Book
The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence-the greatest endurance athlete in human history.Lawrence's accomplishments are nearly impossible to comprehend. In 2015, he set a Guinness World Record record by completing 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 states in 50...
Cristiano Ronaldo
Maudsley, George
Paper Book
  Be inspired by Football Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo! From goal scoring records, and iconic celebrations to bicycle kicks, Ballon d'Or and beyond, discover how this sporting hero rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest football players the world has ever seen...
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