July 17, 2026
Legs Hearts Minds by Chris Jones is a powerful pick for readers who love sports, underdogs, or deeply moving memoirs, offering a honest account of heartbreak and how the author’s devotion to his sons and an English soccer team (Burnley F.C.) becomes a path toward rebuilding his life and rediscovering the redemptive power of sports and fatherhood.
–Paulina Springs Books, Sisters, OR
Put together a strong bench of soccer-themed selections to wean you off the World Cup. Find books at Paulina Springs Books and other independent bookstores.
