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Although the paragraphs are sometimes thick with detail, the author has documented a story of immense cultural importance. Full review >

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DRIVING MR. YOGI

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A well-told tale of friendship with baseball as the backdrop. Full review >

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by Hart Seely

Similar to most baseball games—a lot of dead time between meaningful moments, but those moments make it worthwhile. Full review >

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by Dan Barry

Destined to take its place among the classics of baseball literature. Full review >

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