The Book Company: New Products - Sports

On Trampolining

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:18:29 +0000

An essay from award-winning novelist and poet Rebecca Perry about the pursuit of success, the pain and pressure to get there, and failure—of the body, of the mind's ability to steer it, and of memory itself.

"A short, taut masterclass in poetic memoir."—Max Porter, author of ..

Price: $17.95

Loretta (The Finish Line Is Only the Beginning)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:03:20 +0000

This is the story of how Loretta Claiborne completed thirty marathons, and found her voice along the way to becoming a global advocate and inspirational leader for every generation.

Born with intellectual disabilities and partial blindness, Loretta Claiborne was never expec..
Price: $32.00

Gibby (Tales of a Baseball Lifer)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:28:15 +0000

A captivating and candid memoir from one of the most beloved and colorful figures in Toronto Blue Jays history

Over 11 years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpi..
Price: $13.99

Ride On (Hope, healing and getting back on the horse)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:52:38 +0000

A decade after her dramatic launch into fame, celebrated jockey Michelle Payne reflects on what she's learned about love, loss, courage and kindness.

The Melbourne Cup: the most prestigious horse race in Australia and never won by a female jockey-until 2015.

Price: $26.99

How to Build a Cycling Team (and Win the Tour de France)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0000

The definitive insider account of how professional cycling teams are built, run and won – from Tour de France authorities Anthony McCrossan and Nico Roche.

Drawing on their deep experience within the sport, Tour de France commentator Anthony McCrossan and former pro rider Nico Roc..
Price: $28.00

The Clean Sweep (England's Momentous 1986/87 Ashes Victory)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:51:01 +0000

THE THRILLING ACCOUNT OF ENGLAND'S UNEXPECTED ASHES VICTORY 1986–1987 - TOLD BY THE MAN WHO MADE IT HAPPEN

The Clean Sweep tells the story of one of cricket's most remarkable Ashes tours. Mike Gatting's England side departed for Australia under a cloud of criticism after a ..
Price: $30.00

The Power Within (Record-breaking, ultrarunning and fighting for change)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:40:35 +0000

'Gripping, informative and inspiring... it's one of the most riveting running autobiographies I've ever read' – Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine?

'Uplifting and inspiring' – Dame Sarah Storey

The exhilarating story of ultrarunner and campaigner So..
Price: $18.00

The Art of Batting (The Craft of Cricket's Greatest Run Scorers - WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2025)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:32:46 +0000

NOMINATED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

'a cracking read' – David 'Bumble' Lloyd

'one of cricket's most distinctive writers' – Andy Zaltzman

This ground-breaking book reveals the science, skill and culture that made the 50 greates..
Price: $20.00

Standing My Ground

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:43:21 +0000

Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In an era that produced such brilliant goal keeping talents as Davy Fitzgerald, Donal Óg Cusack, and Damien Fitzhenry, many would argue that Cummins has earned the r..
Price: $19.95

Gooch - The Autobiography

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:43:14 +0000

'The greatest Gaelic footballer of all time.' Pat Spillane
When Colm Cooper retired from inter-county football in 2017, he left behind a remarkable legacy. The holder of five All-Ireland medals and eight All-Stars, he was Kerry’s stand-out forward for fifteen years..
Price: $21.95