Peter King is a veteran sports writer who has built a reputation for insightful reporting on professional football and broader cultural issues. His work spans major outlets and has earned recognition for combining rigorous journalism with compelling narrative storytelling. He brings both accessibility and depth to subjects ranging from athletics to social history.
15 Books Recommended by Peter King
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When Breath Becomes Air
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of the best books I've read in years.
One of the best books I've read in years.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Tim Cook, Anthony Pompliano, James Clear, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Shauna Niequist
The Hot Hand
3 people recommendedPeter King recommended this book on Twitter.
Also recommended by: Alexis Ohanian, Anthony Pompliano
Ball Four
3 people recommendedThe greatest sports book of all time.
Also recommended by: Aaron Gleeman, Ben Shapiro
Killers of the Flower Moon
3 people recommendedI canβt recommend the history and the gripping murder story enough.
Also recommended by: Jacqueline Novogratz, John Legend
The Rooster Bar
3 people recommendedDC law school debt mounts, and bright/misguided students find a devious way to make some dough.
Also recommended by: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Ramit Sethi
Know My Name
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of the most impactful books I have read.
One of the most impactful books I have read.
Also recommended by: Jia Tolentino
The Body
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xPeter King recommended this book on Twitter.
Peter King recommended this book on Twitter.
Also recommended by: Morgan Housel
Tiger Woods
2 people recommendedIf I taught a reporting class, Iβd make young students read this.
Also recommended by: Noah Kagan
Without You, There Is No Us
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xPeter King recommended this book on Twitter.
Peter King recommended this book on Twitter.
Also recommended by: Jon Stewart
The Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell
recommended 2x[This author's] the best. So glad there's one last book to celebrate his greatness.
[This author's] the best. So glad there's one last book to celebrate his greatness.
