As the 2018 NFL season kicks off Thursday, fill up your bookshelves with these soon-to-be-released football reads.
Five Rings
By Jerry Thornton
Publish Date: Sept. 4; ForeEdge
The author dives into the Patriots dynasty from the perspective of a dedicated, well-educated and observant fan.
All-American Murder
By James Patterson
Publish Date: Sept. 4; Grand Central Publishing
Patterson takes a look at the former All-American and Patriots star who committed suicide while behind bars, serving a lifetime sentence for first-degree murder.
Big Game
By Mark Leibovich
Publish Date: Sept. 4; Penguin Press
From owners’ meetings to the draft to Donald Trump, the New York Times Magazine’s chief national correspondent talks about it all in his latest release.
When The 49ers Were Kings
By Gordon Forbes
Publish Date: Sept. 4; Sports Publishing
The troubled team began a new era in 1979 with new leadership, drafting the promising Joe Montana and other star players, which eventually led to four Super Bowl wins.
Gridiron Genius
By Michael Lombardi
Publish Date: Sept. 11; Crown Archetype
With a foreword from Bill Belichick, “Gridiron Genius” discusses the day-to-day of organizations from personnel to practice, all from the three-time Super Bowl-winning executive.
Belichick
By Ian O’Connor
Publish Date: Sept. 25; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The ESPN columnist examines the life of Belichick, from the early years to the dynasty he helped build, to show how he led the Patriots to five Super Bowl titles.
Don Shula
By Carlo DeVito
Publish Date: Oct. 2; Sports Publishing
From player to coach, sports historian DeVito chronicles it all for fans of the hall of famer.
Brainwashed
By Merril Hoge
Publish Date: Oct. 23; Mascot Books
The former NFL running back and analyst tackles the ongoing issue of player safety in his upcoming book.
Never Shut Up
By Marcellus Wiley
Publish Date: Oct. 23; Dutton
Wiley doesn’t hold back in “Never Shut Up” as he talks about his journey to the NFL and covers concussions and politics in the sport.
All The Way
By Joe Namath
Publish Date: Nov. 27; Little, Brown and Company
With the 50th anniversary of his leading the Jets to a Super Bowl victory approaching, Namath touches on everything from his rise to stardom to his battle with alcoholism.
