Knopf books for young readers 2010 new york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein takes readers behind the scenes at the world series in this exciting baseball mystery. Life in the minor leagues of baseball 0307949583 book cover. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more on. Tom glavine and mike mussina have seen it all in the major leagues and both entered 2007 in search of individual milestones and one more shot at the world series. John feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, exploresbaseballs. Pitchers are the heart of baseball, and john feinstein tells the story of the game today through one season and two great pitchers working in the crucible of the new york media market. Feb 25, 2014 from raleigh to pawtucket, from lehigh valley to indianapolis and beyond, where nobody knows your name gives readers an intimate look at a baseball world not normally seen by the fans. Ron johnson, triplea manager john feinstein gave readers an unprecedented view. One of the bestselling sports writers of all time, john feinstein comes to doubleday with a major book on a littleunderstood aspect of our national pastime. But im leaving it in because, to paraphrase joe dimaggio when asked why he played so hard all the time, there may be people whove.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Minor league baseball is quintessentially american. His first young adult mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award. Baseball books from john feinstein, george christian pappas. How could you have a list of great sports books without a contribution from john feinstein. The sports journalist john feinstein, whose previous books include indepth looks at the worlds of college basketball and professional tennis, here chronicles the 1992 majorleague baseball season. Ohanlon featured in new john feinstein book lafayette. When stevie has to write a story about norbert doyle, he goes to lynchburg, virginia to find out what happened the night that analiese doyle died. New york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein takes readers behind the scenes at the world series in this exciting baseball mystery. John also works for the washington post, the golf channel, sirius xm radio. Mike lupica is a very popular sports writer for the new york daily news and espn. John feinstein has 47 books on goodreads with 90791 ratings.
The author of the bestselling account a season on the brink lj 11186 now offers a baseball odyssey from the rites of spring training to the world series. John feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, exploresbaseballs international league, one of the two aaa leagues, just below the majors. One of my favorite topics in baseball books, and sports books in general, is the process of getting to the top of the game. Aug 11, 2009 new york times bestselling sportswriter john feinstein takes readers behind the scenes at the world series in this exciting baseball mystery. The sports books by matt christopher are popular with both boys and girls. Good baseball or twins books page 2 minnesota twins. Mar 31, 2014 john feinstein is one of the more prolific sportswriters of this generation. Jan 01, 2009 i just finishd reading the book, changeup mystery at the world series, by john feinstein. Explores the secretive innerworkings of the minor leagues through the stories of eight men who are living on the cusp of the dreamsome who have tasted major league success and some who have toiled for long careers.
In the book, he described the stories of about seven players from different sports. Apr 06, 2016 where nobody knows your name 2014, john feinstein how could you have a list of great sports books without a contribution from john feinstein. The detail in the books makes you feel like you are there. Life in the minor leagues of baseball by feinstein, john isbn. Alex myerss football and basketball seasons were mired in controversy, and his dads been mia since his parents split up. John feinstein, who has a number of bestselling sports books to his name, goes behind the scenes of triplea baseball, which is just one step from the majors but a far different universe. Apr 15, 2014 john feinstein is the author of more than two dozen books. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A behindthescenes mystery at the world series from bestseller john feinstein. Hes back in baseball this time with living on the black, a look at the 2007 seasons of pitchers tom glavine and mike mussina. Feinstein has jumped mostly between baseball, football, basketball and golf over the years. You pretty much are guaranteed a good read when you jump into one of his books.
The book tells the stories of former world series hero scott podsednik, giving it one more shot. That, in a nutshell, is the idea behind john feinsteins where nobody knows your name. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports. Where nobody knows your name john feinstein 9780385535946. Where nobody knows your name by feinstein, john ebook. Life in the minor leagues of baseball by john feinstein 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I just finishd reading the book, changeup mystery at the world series, by john feinstein. This is the world that john feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, explores in his new book about the 2012 season of baseballs international league, one of the two aaa leagues, just. Doyle pitched in the minor leagues for years before making it to the bigs. Teen reporters stevie thomas and susan carol anderson are covering baseball s world series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot. Books by john feinstein author of a season on the brink. John feinstein, an awardwinning columnist and one of the nations most successful and prolific sports authors, has written over two dozen books to date including the bestselling a good walk spoiled and a season on the brink. John feinstein audio books, best sellers, author bio.
The life and troubled times of major league baseball. He went to school in the offseason to earn his degree. His 2008 title, living on the black, a doubleheader of a biography on mike mussina and tom glavine, pitchers on the staffs of the yankees and. The antipathy many fans now feel toward the people in the game is more than justified. John feinstein is a sports commentator and also a sportswriter. Mystery at the world series audiobook by john feinstein. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports commentator. A year with bob knight and the indiana hoosiers, macmillan new york, ny, 1986.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. As he did in his classic books on professional tennis hard courts and college basketball a season inside, feinstein spent one entire season examining the. So when i was asked by the sportswriter john feinstein to interview for a book on minorleague baseball, i initially balked. I mean really, john feinstein is a fantastic, wellrespected sports writer and hes tackling one of my favorite subjects in minor league baseball. He translates all of this knowledge into very good childrens books about sports. Don your headphones, john, because carol in durham, n. Hes host of the john feinstein show on cbs sports radio and hes a washington post columnist. These are the questions that john feinsteinbestselling author and sports journalist extraordinaireexamines in play ball.
He is a member of naismith basketball hall of fame and the national sportswriters and sportscasters hall of fame. Im not sure we really needed another book about the trials and tribulations of life in the minor. John feinstein s most popular book is a season on the brink. Teen reporters stevie thomas and susan carol anderson are covering baseballs world series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot. I have been posting these things long enough now that a few have commented that the introductory section isnt necessary anymore. Chris schwinden, triplea pitcher if you dont like it here, do a better job. John feinstein books list of books by author john feinstein. Johns next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and speaker john feinstein.
He has published more than 25 books on college and pro basketball, college and pro football, tennis, golf, and, of course, baseball. Teen reporters stevie thomas and susan carol anderson are covering baseballs world series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot pitcher, they discover more than a few contradictions in his life story. When teen sports reporters stevie and susan carol are sent to cover the world series, the talk of the tournament is norbert doylea late callup for an underdog team. John feinstein gets to the heart of the human stories in a uniquely compelling way, crafting a masterful book that stands alongside his very best works. Mar 07, 2014 this is the world that john feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, explores in his new book about the 2012 season of baseballs international league, one of the two aaa leagues, just. Apr 06, 2015 john feinstein, who has a number of bestselling sports books to his name, goes behind the scenes of triplea baseball, which is just one step from the majors but a far different universe. Bestselling author, journalist, and edgar award winner john feinstein is back with another highstakes sports mystery. John feinstein is the author of more than two dozen books. One year in college basketball, villard books new york, ny, 1988. He has written 28 books, including five childrens mystery novels. John feinstein is a sports columnist for the washington post and.
One of the best works of john is the best seller book that he wrote a good walk spoiled. This is the world that john feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, explores in his new book about the 2012 season of baseballs. Perfect for baseball lovers and fans of mike lupica, book three in the triple threat series by new york times bestselling sports writer john feinstein explores what happens when athletes break the rules. John feinstein is the author of 35 books, including the two bestselling sports books of all time. Feinstein was born to a jewish family in new york city on july 28, 1956. With many of us counting down to opening day, this is a fitting time for a book whose subtitle might well be hope springs eternal every spring. John feinstein is currently considered a single author. He raised two kids on his own after the tragic death of his wife. Hes the modern master, the author of a good walk spoiled inside the pga tour, a season on the brink bobby knights indiana hoosiers, and march to madness acc basketball in the mid90s. His first ya mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award for mystery writing. A season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, both no.
John feinstein takes the reader behind the curtain into the guarded world of the minor leagues, like no other writer can. John feinstein is one of the more prolific sportswriters of this generation. Baseball books from john feinstein, george christian. As feinstein writes, baseball is a big, brawling, often ugly business. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I have been posting these things long enough now that a few have commented that the. Baseball books from an assortment of authors john feinstein, george christian pappas, lucas mann and filip bondy are out now, approrpiate reading material as the 2014 major. Real life on the professional tennis tours, villard books new york, ny, 1991. In this book, theres a long time minor league baseball player,nobert doyle, who has finally been called up to the bigs after so many years of minor league ball. Ten of his books have been mysteries written for kids. Teen reporters stevie thomas and susan carol anderson are covering baseball s world series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot pitcher, they discover more than a few contradictions in his life story. From raleigh to pawtucket, from lehigh valley to indianapolis and beyond, where nobody knows your name gives readers an intimate look at a baseball world not normally seen by the fans. What can you saybut another great book by john feinstein.
See all books authored by john feinstein, including last shot. Life in the minor leagues of baseball, a thorough and enjoyable profile of the players, coaches, umpires, radio announcers and pretty much everyone else besides the peanut vendors who are associated with minor league baseball. Changeup, written by john feinstein, is a book following stevie thomas and susan carol as the try to uncover the dark history of upandcoming pitcher norbert doyle. John feinstein was born in new york city and graduated with a bachelors degree from duke university in 1977. When teen sports reporters stevie and susan carol are sent to cover the world series, the talk of the tournament is. Lafayette head mens basketball coach fran ohanlon is featured in the newest book from john feinstein, titled the back roads to march, released on march 3.
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