Books by Alyson Rudd
Alyson Rudd is an award-winning sports journalist at The Times with a deep passion for the written word having overseen the paper’s Book Group. She is a qualified football coach and referee, and author of two sports books and two novels. Alyson’s extensive experience in the field makes her an ideal choice to chair the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award judging panel.
Interviews with Alyson Rudd
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The Racket
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These Heavy Black Bones
by Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell -
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When I Passed the Statue of Liberty I Became Black
by Harry Edward -
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Unique: A Memoir
by Kelly Holmes -
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Munichs
by David Peace -
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My Beautiful Sisters: A Story of Courage, Hope and the Afghan Women’s Football Team
by Khalida Popal
The Best Sports Books of 2024: The William Hill Award, recommended by Alyson Rudd
The Best Sports Books of 2024: The William Hill Award, recommended by Alyson Rudd
Good sports writing should appeal not only to fans but also to readers with no special connection to a sport, says Alyson Rudd, chair of the judging panel of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. She talks us through the six excellent books that made the 2024 shortlist, from life on the lower rungs of the tennis circuit to women’s football in Afghanistan.
