Best American Sports Writing Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Best American Sports Writing books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Best American Sports Writing 1992
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The Best American Sports Writing 2005 (By: Mike Lupica)
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Silent Seasons
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Wild Stories
Buy on Amazon2002
Stories from the Blue Moon Cafe V
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The Best American Short Stories 2006
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The Best American Short Stories 2015
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McGuane rose to glory when Ninety-Two in the Shade
1973
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Best American Sports Writing series is publication order: 1. The Best American Sports Writing 1992 (1992), 2. The Best American Sports Writing 2005 (By: Mike Lupica) (2005), 3. Silent Seasons (1978), 4. Wild Stories (2002), 5. Stories from the Blue Moon Cafe V (2006), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Best American Sports Writing series by Thomas McGuane contains 8 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Best American Sports Writing series is written by Thomas McGuane. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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