Now I Can Die in Peace by Bill Simmons
With Simmons, I knew what I was getting myself into. I've been reading his Sports Guy columns on ESPN.com for years now, and I listen to his new podcasts religiously. His writing comes more from the perspective of a knowledgeable fan and not from that of a beat reporter. And nobody ties pop culture into sports writing like Simmons. The catch for me was the subject matter. I don't particularly care for baseball. I really only watch a few games a year (but I must admit that I always know what's going on). Anyway, it turns out that I truly enjoyed this book. You can't help but be drawn in to the world of the Red Sox fan and you feel what he felt. Excellent writing, good book, and I can't wait for his next offering! I might even watch a little more baseball now!