The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost here, and February’s Race 200 theme is all about Sports — the triumphs, the teamwork, the rivalries, and the stories behind the athletes who make history. Whether you love real‑life legends, underdog victories, or fiction with a competitive edge, this month’s picks will get your heart racing.
To help you dive in, we’ve gathered a mix of nonfiction, memoir, and sports‑adjacent fiction available through our library, Libby, and Hoopla with your AHPL card. Explore the grit of Olympic rowers, the rise of baseball icons, the drama of hockey dynasties, or the emotional stakes of competition in contemporary romance and thrillers.
Featured Reads
- An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers–Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It — Brendan Donley
- 1954: The Year Willie Mays and the First Generation of Black Superstars Changed Major League Baseball Forever — Bill Madden
- The Russian Five — Keith Gave
- The Boys in the Boat — Daniel James Brown
- Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe — David Maraniss
- The Favorites — Layne Fargo
- Deep End — Ali Hazelwood
- Fight Club — Chuck Palahniuk
- The Long Game — Elena Armas
Explore Even More on Hoopla
Browse Hoopla’s full sports collection here.
Blind Date Books
Looking for a surprise pick? Try one of our Blind Date Books this month.
Earn Extra Points for Race 200
Every sports‑themed book you read this month helps you dig up more “fossils” and brings our community dinosaur one bone closer to completion. Whether you’re cheering from the couch or turning pages between events, February is the perfect time to get in the spirit of competition.