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Sticky Dogs and Stardust (2)

More tales of cricketing legends making their mark in club cricket.

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Golden Summers

50 personal recollections of 50 different seasons between 1934 and 2020.

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From Lord’s to the Fjords

The saga of Icelandic cricket by Kit Harris.

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Son of Grace

A revealing and thought-provoking biography of Frank Worrell, the first black man to be officially appointed West Indian captain.

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Summer Days Promise

A collection of some of cricket writer Paul Edwards’ best and most entertaining work.

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The Cricket Captains of England 1979-2025

Vic Marks continues where Alan Gibson left off to tell the story of England’s captains since 1979.

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Blood on the Tracks

The thrilling and brutal story of the 1974/75 Ashes series in Australia.

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In Syd’s Voice

Former England fast bowler Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence tells the story of a life of incredible highs and devastating lows.

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Few have explored cricket's quirky stories as far and wide as Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins.
Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics

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"Smart, engaging and full of insight.”
John Westerby, The Times

On the Record & On the Ball

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There is a refreshing honesty about everything Giles writes, and many reminders about tours and Tests that have not been written about for many years.
Martin Chandler, Cricket Web

The King of Spain and I

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An uplifting and joyous read, capturing – at times with stunning emotion – the power of cricket to transform lives.
Stephen Chalke
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Cricket Changed My Life

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I loved The Cricketers’ Who’s Who as a kid and still go back to it now.
Marcus Trescothick
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The Cricketers’ Who’s Who 2025

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Every cricket fan needs this on their bookshelf. It is as simple as that.
Steve Dolman, Derbyshire Cricket – Peakfan's blog
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Sticky Dogs and Stardust (2)

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A fascinating and highly relevant biography.
Scyld Berry, The Telegraph
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One Hell of a Life

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This is still a truly outstanding book, and one which I recommend without the slightest hesitation
Martin Chandler, CricketWeb
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A Striking Summer

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