19 Nov

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Spotlight Soccer: A Kick-Off to Team Spirit and Growth As a lifelong soccer enthusiast and a passionate reader, the combination of these two in Spotlight Soccer (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels) immediately caught my attention. Authored by the talented story creators at Sports Illustrated Kids, this graphic novel unfolds through the journey of young Franco, whose dreams of going pro become a thrilling, yet daunting rollercoaster of experiences. At the heart of the story lies Franco’s unwavering optimism and innate ability to be a team player. Rather than chasing...

28 Oct

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Review of This Was Never About Basketball (The Zeke Archer Basketball Trilogy) by Craig Leener From the moment I stumbled upon Craig Leener’s This Was Never About Basketball, I was intrigued. The title alone piqued my curiosity—how could a book centered around basketball promise to be about more than just the game? As someone who often finds sports novels outside their comfort zone, I took a leap of faith, and boy, was I rewarded for it. At its heart, this coming-of-age tale follows Ezekiel “Zeke” Archer, an ambitious 17-year-old basketball...

09 Jul

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Finding Connections in “The Last Days of Roger Federer: And Other Endings” by Geoff Dyer When I stumbled upon Geoff Dyer’s The Last Days of Roger Federer: And Other Endings, I felt an uncanny pull—not just because of its tantalizing title, which instantly piqued my curious mind about the complexities of endings in life, but also due to Dyer’s reputation as a thoughtful, witty, and inevitably engaging writer. As a reader who often finds solace in the nostalgia of last experiences, I was eager to delve into Dyer’s musings...