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Sports & Recreation
2024 FINALISTS - SPORTS & RECREATION
See below for the list of 2024 finalists in the SPORTS & RECREATION category, for books with a copyright date of 2023.
Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age
2024 Finalist
Author: Fred M. Kray
Publisher: Live Oak Press
ISBN: 9798987213810
One part true-crime investigation, one-part history of horse racing's golden age, BROKEN follows Alydar's rise to fame and then dives into the tragic details of the end of his life. The book investigates the $41.5 million insurance payout and unravels the mystery of the facts surrounding his death.
Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas
2024 Finalist
Author: Robert H. McConnell
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
ISBN: 9781945501609
America's fourth-largest city has a secret hiding in plain sight: it's a fly fishing paradise. Houston's urban "concrete flats" are teeming with carp, while the secluded, spring-fed streams of the Pineywoods are home to spotted and largemouth bass. Discover the unique angling opportunities and rewards southeastern Texas offers.
We Were the Ramchargers: Inside Drag Racing's Legendary Team
2024 Finalist
Author: Dave Rockwell
Publisher: SAE International
ISBN: 9781468605754
We Were the Ramchargers is perfect for drag racing enthusiasts. This book takes readers behind the scenes with the group of Chrysler engineers who, from the 1950s through the 1970s, became one of the most successful and influential drag racing teams of all time.
2023 WINNERS - SPORTS & RECREATION
See below for the list of 2023 winners in the SPORTS & RECREATION category, for books with a copyright date of 2022.
Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession, and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman
2023 Gold Winner
Author: Dylan Tomine
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 978-1-952338-07-6
Headwaters traces the evolution of a lifelong angler’s priorities from catching fish to the survival of the fish themselves. Tomine traipses to the far reaches of the planet in search of fish and adventure, with keen insight, a strong stomach and plenty of laughs along the way.
Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow
2023 Silver Winner
Authors: Christopher and Elizabeth Barile
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
ISBN: 978-1-9455-0158-6
Discover 10 stunning geographical regions around Reno with 101 great hikes. Explore snowy landscapes, sandy paths, sage-covered hillsides, wildflower meadows, and mountaintops—all within easy reach of the city. From short walks to all-day treks, find your perfect adventure any day of the year with Reno as your base camp.
The Diamondbacks Collection: 50 of the Greatest Cards in Sports Collecting History
2023 Silver Winner
Authors: Tom Zappala & Ellen Zappala with John Molori
Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher
ISBN: 9781942155447
The Diamondbacks Collection: 50 of the Greatest Cards in Sports Collecting History showcases the iconic Ken Kendrick collection, an unsurpassed array of the most sought-after sports cards in the world. All are presented in full color with a discussion of the card and the player’s personal and professional profile.
2022 WINNERS - SPORTS & RECREATION
See below for the list of 2022 winners in the SPORTS & RECREATION category, for books with a copyright date of 2021.
A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66
2022 Gold Winner
Author: Ron Clements
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
ISBN: 978-1-9455-0173-9
Get your balls, bats, and sticks on Route 66! In this groundbreaking new guidebook, sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings and classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied sports professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road.
Call Time: The world of wingshooting with the largest outdoor TV producer in history
2022 Silver Winner
Author: Chris Dorsey
Publisher: Sporting Classics
ISBN: 978-1-935342-34-2
Call Time is a celebration of the world of wingshooting with the largest outdoor television producer in history. The book is more than 30 years in the making as author Chris Dorsey, along with a team of the world's best sporting life photographers, embarked on expeditions to distant corners of the globe to create an indelible portrait of wingshooting.
Indy Split: The Big Money Battle that Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing
2022 Silver Winner
Author: John Oreovicz
Publisher: Octane Press
ISBN: 978-1-64234-056-3
Long-time motorsports reporter John Oreovicz dives deep into the divisive battle between CART and the Indy Racing League, giving a fascinating, authoritative, and overdue account of the big money battle that nearly destroyed the sport of Indy car racing.
2021 WINNERS - SPORTS & RECREATION
See below for the list of 2021 winners in the SPORTS & RECREATION category, for books with a copyright date of 2020. Click here to watch the Gold and Silver winner speeches.
Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas
2021 Gold Winner
Author: Aaron Reed
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
ISBN: 978-1-9455012-4-1
Central Texas has some of the best fly fishing in America. With Texas native and fly fishing expert Aaron Reed as your guide, enjoy dozens of wades and paddles, all within easy reach of Austin. Easy-to-follow narrative, detailed maps, and gorgeous color photographs make it easy to “Go fishing now!”
Baseball & Bubble Gum: The 1952 Topps Collection
2021 Silver Winner
Authors: Tom Zappala & Ellen Zappala with John Molori
Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher
ISBN: 978-1-942155-31-7
This beautifully illustrated title showcases the most iconic postwar baseball set in hobby history, the 1952 Topps collection. All 407 cards are presented in full color with player narratives and stats, including superstars like Mantle, Berra, and Robinson. A fun read for baseball lovers, card collectors, and baseball historians.
Grouse & Woodcock: The Birds of My Life
2021 Silver Winner
Author: Timothy C. Flanigan
Publisher: Wild River Press
ISBN: 978-0-9993093-8-4
This lavish all-color celebration in print of America's 100% wild native game birds is the life's work of a master wildlife photographer, a retired Pennsylvania conservation officer, who long ago gave up his shotgun for studying and capturing near-impossible images of these elusive species in their secretive woodland habitats.
2020 WINNERS - SPORTS & RECREATION
See below for the list of 2020 winners in the SPORTS & RECREATION category, for books with a copyright date of 2019.
Why Women Hunt
2020 Gold Winner
Author: K.J. Houtman
Publisher: Wild River Press
ISBN: 978-0-999-30932-2
Diverse personal stories explore what motivates these women to connect—spiritually and physically—with the natural world in one of humankind’s most ancient food-gathering rituals.
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park: The Essential Guide
2020 Silver Winner
Author: Erik Stensland
Publisher: Rocky Trail Press
ISBN: 978-0-9969626-8-1
Everything you need to know about hiking Rocky Mountain National Park from what to wear to encountering wildlife along with stunning photos and custom maps.
Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers
2020 Silver Winner
Authors: Steve House, Scott Johnston, and Kilian Jornet
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 978-1-938340-84-0
In the tradition of Training for the New Alpinism, the first training book for mountain runners, ski mountaineers and skimo racers. Includes advice from the best endurance athlete in the world, Kilian Jornet.
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