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Last updated: May 22, 2025

    The best books on Ice Hockey, recommended by Bruce Dowbiggin

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    The best books on Ice Hockey - The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier

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    The Hockey Sweater
    by Roch Carrier

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    The best books on Ice Hockey - The Game by Ken Dryden

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    The Game
    by Ken Dryden

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    The best books on Ice Hockey - Future Greats and Heartbreaks by Gare Joyce

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    Future Greats and Heartbreaks
    by Gare Joyce

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    The best books on Ice Hockey - The Home Team by Roy MacGregor

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    The Home Team
    by Roy MacGregor

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    The best books on Ice Hockey - Scrubs On Skates by Scott Young

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    Scrubs On Skates
    by Scott Young

  • Fast, violent and with a passionately political history, hockey is the sport that defines Canada. The sports columnist tells us how this came to be, and why hockey, still a thrilling spectacle, has also become more dangerous to play. He picks the best books on ice hockey.

  • The best books on Ice Hockey - The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier
  • The best books on Ice Hockey - The Game by Ken Dryden
  • The best books on Ice Hockey - Future Greats and Heartbreaks by Gare Joyce
  • The best books on Ice Hockey - The Home Team by Roy MacGregor
  • The best books on Ice Hockey - Scrubs On Skates by Scott Young

The best books on Ice Hockey, recommended by Bruce Dowbiggin

Fast, violent and with a passionately political history, hockey is the sport that defines Canada. The sports columnist tells us how this came to be, and why hockey, still a thrilling spectacle, has also become more dangerous to play. He picks the best books on ice hockey.

The best books on Ice Hockey, recommended by Bruce Dowbiggin

    Ed Smith on My Life and Luck

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    Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - Moneyball by Michael Lewis

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    Moneyball
    by Michael Lewis

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    Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth

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    A Suitable Boy
    by Vikram Seth

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    Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - Aspects of Wagner by Brian Magee

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    Aspects of Wagner
    by Brian Magee

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    Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - A Season in Sinji by J. L. Carr

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    A Season in Sinji
    by J. L. Carr

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    Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - Obliquity by John Kay

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    Obliquity
    by John Kay

  • The former international cricketer, author of a book on luck, and England's national selector tells us about the chance happenings that have helped shape his life, for better or worse

  • Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - Moneyball by Michael Lewis
  • Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth
  • Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - Aspects of Wagner by Brian Magee
  • Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - A Season in Sinji by J. L. Carr
  • Ed Smith on My Life and Luck - Obliquity by John Kay

Ed Smith on My Life and Luck

The former international cricketer, author of a book on luck, and England’s national selector tells us about the chance happenings that have helped shape his life, for better or worse

Ed Smith on My Life and Luck

    Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books

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    Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Derek Jarman's Garden by Derek Jarman

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    Derek Jarman's Garden
    by Derek Jarman

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    Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - The Vegetable Garden Displayed by Royal Horticultural Society

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    The Vegetable Garden Displayed
    by Royal Horticultural Society

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    Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Green Thoughts by Eleanor Perenyi

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    Green Thoughts
    by Eleanor Perenyi

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    Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Classic Roses by Peter Beales

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    Classic Roses
    by Peter Beales

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    Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Essay on Gardening by Henk Gerritsen

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    Essay on Gardening
    by Henk Gerritsen

  • Monty Don OBE, Britain's most loved gardener and lead presenter of Gardeners World, discusses his favourite books on gardening including one he describes as "the best gardening book ever written." This is a  strong endorsement, given that his own gardening library extends to over three thousand books.

  • Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Derek Jarman's Garden by Derek Jarman
  • Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - The Vegetable Garden Displayed by Royal Horticultural Society
  • Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Green Thoughts by Eleanor Perenyi
  • Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Classic Roses by Peter Beales
  • Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books - Essay on Gardening by Henk Gerritsen

Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books

Monty Don OBE, Britain’s most loved gardener and lead presenter of Gardeners World, discusses his favourite books on gardening including one he describes as “the best gardening book ever written.” This is a  strong endorsement, given that his own gardening library extends to over three thousand books.

Monty Don recommends His Favourite Gardening Books

    The best books on Garden Design, recommended by Arabella Lennox-Boyd

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    The best books on Garden Design - The Education of a Gardener by Russell Page

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    The Education of a Gardener
    by Russell Page

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    The best books on Garden Design - New Trees by John Grimshaw and Ross Bayton

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    New Trees
    by John Grimshaw and Ross Bayton

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    The best books on Garden Design - In Your Garden by Vita Sackville-West

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    In Your Garden
    by Vita Sackville-West

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    The best books on Garden Design - The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs by Hilllier Nurseries

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    The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs
    by Hilllier Nurseries

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    The best books on Garden Design - Gardens from the Air by Franco Migliorini and Luigi Latini

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    Gardens from the Air
    by Franco Migliorini and Luigi Latini

  • Trees are the backbone of any garden, says award-winning garden designer, Arabella Lennox-Boyd. She recommends some great books to get you thinking about garden design.

  • The best books on Garden Design - The Education of a Gardener by Russell Page
  • The best books on Garden Design - New Trees by John Grimshaw and Ross Bayton
  • The best books on Garden Design - In Your Garden by Vita Sackville-West
  • The best books on Garden Design - The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs by Hilllier Nurseries
  • The best books on Garden Design - Gardens from the Air by Franco Migliorini and Luigi Latini

The best books on Garden Design, recommended by Arabella Lennox-Boyd

Trees are the backbone of any garden, says award-winning garden designer, Arabella Lennox-Boyd. She recommends some great books to get you thinking about garden design.

The best books on Garden Design, recommended by Arabella Lennox-Boyd

    The best books on Gardening, recommended by Helen Dillon

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    The best books on Gardening - Thoughtful Gardening by Robin Lane Fox

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    Thoughtful Gardening
    by Robin Lane Fox

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    The best books on Gardening - The Well-Tempered Garden by Christopher Lloyd

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    The Well-Tempered Garden
    by Christopher Lloyd

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    The best books on Gardening - On the Making of Gardens by Sir George Sitwell

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    On the Making of Gardens
    by Sir George Sitwell

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    The best books on Gardening - Forgotten Fruits by Christopher Stocks

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    Forgotten Fruits
    by Christopher Stocks

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    The best books on Gardening - The Compleat Florist by Sieur Louis Liger (translator)

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    The Compleat Florist
    by Sieur Louis Liger (translator)

  • Gardening expert Helen Dillon recommends five books that have influenced her, from 300-year old gardening tips to the difficulty of describing flowers

  • The best books on Gardening - Thoughtful Gardening by Robin Lane Fox
  • The best books on Gardening - The Well-Tempered Garden by Christopher Lloyd
  • The best books on Gardening - On the Making of Gardens by Sir George Sitwell
  • The best books on Gardening - Forgotten Fruits by Christopher Stocks
  • The best books on Gardening - The Compleat Florist by Sieur Louis Liger (translator)

The best books on Gardening, recommended by Helen Dillon

Gardening expert Helen Dillon recommends five books that have influenced her, from 300-year old gardening tips to the difficulty of describing flowers

The best books on Gardening, recommended by Helen Dillon

    The best books on Gardening, recommended by Gregory Long

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    The best books on Gardening - Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A Dirr

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    Manual of Woody Landscape Plants
    by Michael A Dirr

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    The best books on Gardening - Thoughtful Gardening by Robin Lane Fox

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    Thoughtful Gardening
    by Robin Lane Fox

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    The best books on Gardening - Climate Change and Biodiversity by Thomas E Lovejoy and Lee Hannah

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    Climate Change and Biodiversity
    by Thomas E Lovejoy and Lee Hannah

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    The best books on Gardening - Keywords in American Landscape Design by Therese O’Malley

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    Keywords in American Landscape Design
    by Therese O’Malley

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    The best books on Gardening - Random House Book of Perennials by Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix

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    Random House Book of Perennials
    by Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix

  • The President Emeritus of The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York tells us about the books that all aspiring gardeners should have on their bookshelves, from reference works to the most fun guide to making the best of your garden

  • The best books on Gardening - Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A Dirr
  • The best books on Gardening - Thoughtful Gardening by Robin Lane Fox
  • The best books on Gardening - Climate Change and Biodiversity by Thomas E Lovejoy and Lee Hannah
  • The best books on Gardening - Keywords in American Landscape Design by Therese O’Malley
  • The best books on Gardening - Random House Book of Perennials by Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix

The best books on Gardening, recommended by Gregory Long

The President Emeritus of The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York tells us about the books that all aspiring gardeners should have on their bookshelves, from reference works to the most fun guide to making the best of your garden

The best books on Gardening, recommended by Gregory Long

    The best books on Baseball, recommended by Joe Posnanski

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    The best books on Baseball - The Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn

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    The Boys of Summer
    by Roger Kahn

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    The best books on Baseball - The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract by Bill James

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    The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
    by Bill James

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    The best books on Baseball - Ball Four by Jim Bouton

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    Ball Four
    by Jim Bouton

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    The best books on Baseball - The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S Ritter

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    The Glory of Their Times
    by Lawrence S Ritter

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    The best books on Baseball - Sandy Koufax by Jane Leavy

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    Sandy Koufax
    by Jane Leavy

  • The Sports Illustrated columnist says the best sports books tell human stories – and tells us why nostalgia is intrinsic to baseball

  • The best books on Baseball - The Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn
  • The best books on Baseball - The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract by Bill James
  • The best books on Baseball - Ball Four by Jim Bouton
  • The best books on Baseball - The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S Ritter
  • The best books on Baseball - Sandy Koufax by Jane Leavy

The best books on Baseball, recommended by Joe Posnanski

The Sports Illustrated columnist says the best sports books tell human stories – and tells us why nostalgia is intrinsic to baseball

The best books on Baseball, recommended by Joe Posnanski

    The best books on Baseball, recommended by John Thorn

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    The best books on Baseball - Baseball by Robert Smith

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    Baseball
    by Robert Smith

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    The best books on Baseball - Baseball: The Early Years by Harold Seymour and Dorothy Seymour Mills

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    Baseball: The Early Years
    by Harold Seymour and Dorothy Seymour Mills

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    The best books on Baseball - Baseball Before We Knew It by David Block

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    Baseball Before We Knew It
    by David Block

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    The best books on Baseball - The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S Ritter

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    The Glory of Their Times
    by Lawrence S Ritter

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    The best books on Baseball - Baseball’s Great Experiment by Jules Tygiel

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    Baseball’s Great Experiment
    by Jules Tygiel

  • John Thorn, the official historian for Major League Baseball, explains how America's national pastime has been culturally transformative, even radicalising. He recommends the best books on baseball.

  • The best books on Baseball - Baseball by Robert Smith
  • The best books on Baseball - Baseball: The Early Years by Harold Seymour and Dorothy Seymour Mills
  • The best books on Baseball - Baseball Before We Knew It by David Block
  • The best books on Baseball - The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S Ritter
  • The best books on Baseball - Baseball’s Great Experiment by Jules Tygiel

The best books on Baseball, recommended by John Thorn

John Thorn, the official historian for Major League Baseball, explains how America’s national pastime has been culturally transformative, even radicalising. He recommends the best books on baseball.

The best books on Baseball, recommended by John Thorn

    The best books on Rugby, recommended by Richard Beard

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    The best books on Rugby - A Social History of English Rugby Union by Tony Collins

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    A Social History of English Rugby Union
    by Tony Collins

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    The best books on Rugby - This Sporting Life by David Storey

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    This Sporting Life
    by David Storey

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    The best books on Rugby - Endless Winter by Stephen Jones

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    Endless Winter
    by Stephen Jones

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    The best books on Rugby - Le Temps des Boni by Denis Lalanne

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    Le Temps des Boni
    by Denis Lalanne

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    The best books on Rugby - Confessions of a Rugby Mercenary by John Daniell

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    Confessions of a Rugby Mercenary
    by John Daniell

  • Rugby fanatic Richard Beard explains the difference between rugby league and rugby union – and says the aggression you need for the game doesn’t always translate well into life

  • The best books on Rugby - A Social History of English Rugby Union by Tony Collins
  • The best books on Rugby - This Sporting Life by David Storey
  • The best books on Rugby - Endless Winter by Stephen Jones
  • The best books on Rugby - Le Temps des Boni by Denis Lalanne
  • The best books on Rugby - Confessions of a Rugby Mercenary by John Daniell

The best books on Rugby, recommended by Richard Beard

Rugby fanatic Richard Beard explains the difference between rugby league and rugby union – and says the aggression you need for the game doesn’t always translate well into life

The best books on Rugby, recommended by Richard Beard

    The best books on Cricket, recommended by Daniel Norcross

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    The best books on Cricket - Beyond A Boundary by C.L.R James

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    Beyond A Boundary
    by C.L.R James

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    The best books on Cricket - A Social History Of English Cricket by Derek Birley

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    A Social History Of English Cricket
    by Derek Birley

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    The best books on Cricket - Harold Larwood by Duncan Hamilton

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    Harold Larwood
    by Duncan Hamilton

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    The best books on Cricket - Basil D'Oliveira: Cricket and Controversy by Peter Oborne

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    Basil D'Oliveira: Cricket and Controversy
    by Peter Oborne

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    The best books on Cricket - England Versus Australia by David Frith

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    England Versus Australia
    by David Frith

  • What are the best books about cricket? In 2011 Test Match Special's Daniel Norcross gave an interview about his favourite books on cricket. At the time, he was running an irreverent, uncensored and partial cricket commentary service, Test Match Sofa.  

  • The best books on Cricket - Beyond A Boundary by C.L.R James
  • The best books on Cricket - A Social History Of English Cricket by Derek Birley
  • The best books on Cricket - Harold Larwood by Duncan Hamilton
  • The best books on Cricket - Basil D'Oliveira: Cricket and Controversy by Peter Oborne
  • The best books on Cricket - England Versus Australia by David Frith

The best books on Cricket, recommended by Daniel Norcross

What are the best books about cricket? In 2011 Test Match Special‘s Daniel Norcross gave an interview about his favourite books on cricket. At the time, he was running an irreverent, uncensored and partial cricket commentary service, Test Match Sofa.  

The best books on Cricket, recommended by Daniel Norcross
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