Sports & Recreation audiobooks

Raw Spirit

By: Iain Banks

Narrated by: Tom Cotcher

Length: 12 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

In a bid to uncover the unique spirit of the single malt whisky, author lain Banks has decided to undertake a tour of the distilleries of his homeland. His tour of Scotland combines history, literature and landscape in an entertaining and informative account. Read more

The Ashes: It's All About the Urn

By: Graeme Swann

Narrated by: Graeme Swann

Length: 6 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

An entertaining look at one of sport's greatest rivalries - The Ashes - by former England spin bowler Graeme Swann.

Graeme Swann leads us on a compelling adventure through one of world sport's most engrossing rivalries. He knows as much as anybody about the heat of England v Australia battles, having played in three series wins and also the... Read more

Beginner's Luck Guide for Non-Runners - Learn To Run From Scratch To An Hour In 10 Weeks

By: George Anderson

Narrated by: George Anderson

Length: 3 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Anybody can learn to run, with the right approach. With the author as your guide, learn about getting started. Discover how to warm up and cool down, avoid injuries and deal with niggles as they strike. Find out how to breathe, avoid stitch, perfect your running technique and identify the right time to speed up. This complete programme covers... Read more

Form

By: Kieren Fallon

Narrated by: Frank Grimes

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR

Kieren Fallon was one of the world’s greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all.

'The most eagerly anticipated racing autobiography for many years' Greg Wood, Guardian

As a jockey, Kieren... Read more

Becoming Kareem

By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Raymond Obstfeld

Narrated by: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Length: 5 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched... Read more

Biking Across America

By: Paul Stutzman

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

After Paul Stutzman finished hiking the Appalachian Trail, he found himself longing for another challenge, another adventure. Trading his hiking boots for a bicycle, Paul set off to discover more of America. Starting at Neah Bay, Washington, and ending at Key West, Florida, Paul traversed the 5,000-mile distance between the two farthest points... Read more

How To Jiu Jitsu For Beginners

By: HowExpert & Nathan DeMetz

Narrated by: Mark J Cayco

Length: 1 hour 27 minutes

Abridged: No

“How To Do Jiu Jitsu For Beginners” is oriented toward teaching basic jiu-jitsu techniques for self-defense. The book shows the user how to control stand up aspects of a fight as well as ground aspects. Over 200 photos are combined with step-by-step instructions to illustrate effective application of jiu-jitsu moves.From a standing perspective,... Read more

The Brave Athlete

By: Simon Marshall, PhD & Lesley Paterson

Narrated by: Simon Marshall & Lesley Paterson

Length: 9 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

The Brave Athlete solves the thirteen most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races.



You don't have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits... Read more

Independent Pro Wrestling Guide

By: HowExpert & Matthew Soulia

Narrated by: Matyas J.

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

If you want to learn how to become an independent professional wrestler, then check out "Independent Pro Wrestling Guide."This guide is written by a former indie pro wrestler who will show you step by step to get started in the independent wrestling world.• Learn how to get your start in as a professional wrestler on the independent circuit.•... Read more

Ascent

By: Chris Bonington

Narrated by: Gordon Griffin

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

'He is the David Attenborough of mountaineering . . . Bonington's most personal memoir yet' The Times

'This is a compelling tale of fortitude and endurance' The Sunday Times

Chris Bonington is Britain’s best-known climber, having spent a lifetime among the world’s highest and wildest mountains.

In the 1960s, he made the first British ascent of... Read more

In the Line of Fire

By: Warren Gatland

Narrated by: Paul Haley

Length: 11 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Warren Gatland's In the Line of Fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summer's remarkable Lions tour to New Zealand - home of the fearsome All Blacks, the double world champions - which culminated in an historic and nerve-shredding series draw.

The book is the Head Coach's wonderfully candid and vibrant record of the withering ferocity, the... Read more

Golf Bragging Rights Guide

By: HowExpert & Danial Naqvi

Narrated by: Tom Jaramillo

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

• Chapter 1: A gentle introduction into advice that every other golfer will try and pass off as good knowledge, but will ultimately lead to your demise.• Chapter 2: Exposing all golfers’ worst nightmare, practice, and explaining the importance of being “in the know” when it comes to golf.• Chapter 3: Dusting away the cobwebs of your bank account... Read more

The Bad Food Bible

By: Aaron Carroll, MD

Narrated by: Jeff Cummings & Kate Rudd

Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Physician and popular New York Times Upshot contributor Aaron Carroll mines the latest evidence to show that many “bad” ingredients actually aren’t unhealthy, and in some cases are essential to our well-being.Advice about food can be confusing. There’s usually only one thing experts can agree on: some ingredients—often the most enjoyable... Read more

The Build

By: Paul Teutul Jr.

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews & Paul Teutul Jr.

Length: 4 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

The Build reveals the "behind the scenes" story of the popular TV reality series American Chopper for the show's millions of fans

Author Paul Teutul, Jr., is arguably the most creative builder of custom "chopper" motorcycles in the world.  His talents were revealed to millions of TV viewers worldwide on American Chopper, as well as later in a... Read more

Game Face

By: Bernard King

Narrated by: Bernard King

Length: 13 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

A memoir by the NBA Hall of Fame player, active from 1977-1993 and widely regarded as one of the all-time great New York Knicks.

NBA Hall of Famer Bernard King is one of the most dynamic scorers in basketball history. King was notoriously private as a player, and rarely spoke to the press-not about his career and never about his personal life.... Read more

T Is for Transformation

By: Shaun T

Narrated by: Shaun T

Length: 7 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

As a fitness icon and motivational mastermind, Shaun T has helped millions of people transform their bodies and their lives through his Hip Hop Abs, INSANITY, and CIZE workouts. But people who think of Shaun T as just a workout force are missing something. He has always focused on building inner strength first, then moving to the exterior. And... Read more

Scratch Golfer 2.0

By: HowExpert & Michael Leonard

Narrated by: Sam Slydell

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you dreamed about becoming a scratch golfer? Do you wish that you could casually and consistently score in the low 70’s or even sneak in a round under par?Well, let me tell you that is definitely possible with hard work, determination and these principles to help you finally breakthrough in golf.You may be thinking...I’m shooting in the... Read more

Eiger Dreams

By: Jon Krakauer

Narrated by: Philip Franklin

Length: 8 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer. . In this collection of thirteen of his finest essays and reporting – including the essay, “Is Yosemite Going To The Dogs” – Krakauer writes of mountains from the memorable perspective of one who has himself struggled with solo... Read more

The Beast

By: Adebayo Akinfenwa

Narrated by: Damian Lynch

Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

For fans of books by Jimmy Bullard, Paul Merson, The Sidemen and the F2 Freestylers

Messi might be the most skilful, Ronaldo might have the best shot, but according to FIFA it's 16-stone Adebayo Akinfenwa who's the strongest footballer in the world.

With a larger-than-life personality to match, it's no wonder 'The Beast' has become an icon,... Read more

The Commando

By: Ben Mckelvey

Narrated by: Nick Farnell

Length: 7 hours

Abridged: No

On 22 June 2013, Corporal Cameron Baird was a 2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces soldier when he led his platoon into a known Taliban stronghold to back-up another Australian unit under heavy fire. In the pronged firefight, Cameron was mortally wounded.

In 2014, Cameron's bravery and courage under fire saw him posthumously awarded the 100th... Read more

Wellness Revelation

By: Alisa Keeton

Length: 7 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

What would it take for you to make a change? Weight loss can sometimes be a very self-focused endeavor. Maybe you have struggled with your weight your entire life, riding a constant roller coaster of numbers that go up and down. Or maybe you are finding yourself more stressed out by the world and all its demands. Perhaps you just don’t feel as... Read more

Runner’s World Race Everything

By: Bart Yasso

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

Length: 5 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Millions of runners around the country are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the world's largest marathon (New York City), or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. There is no one better to guide these runners than Bart Yasso. As Chief Running Officer at... Read more

Watching Baseball Smarter

By: Zack Hample

Narrated by: Barry Abrams

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

This smart and funny fan's guide to baseball explains the ins and outs of pitching, hitting, running, and fielding, while offering insider trivia and anecdotes that will appeal to anyone—whether you're a major league couch potato, lifelong season ticket-holder, or a beginner.

● What is the difference between a slider and a curveball?

● At... Read more

Golf Dreams

By: John Updike

Narrated by: John Updike

Length: 2 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Make it easy on yourself - read John Updike in Large Print!

* All Random House Large Print Editions are published in a 16-point type


Golf is neither work nor play, John Updike tells us: "Golf is a trip."

Golf has been the subject of many books and the province of many experts, but few have written as sympathetically, or as knowingly, about the... Read more