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WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025: FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

8 months ago

| BY News Team

Welcome to February’s William Hill Sports Book of the Year newsletter.

We’ve already had lots of entries for this year’s competition, giving our reading panel plenty to work through.

In this newsletter, we’ve got details of the latest Book Club podcast, plus some titles to consider as more sporting action unfolds.

WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK CLUB

Every month, the William Hill Sports Book Club discusses current or previous entries on Talksport. This month, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by William Hill ambassador Gareth A Davies and photographer Sonya Jasinski to talk about their book Call of the Warrior.

It’s a groundbreaking exploration into the world of boxing, offering an intimate look at the lives and motivations of some of the sport’s most-iconic figures. Through stunning photography and contributions from a massive list of stars, this book delves deep into the psyche of fighters, trainers, and promoters, revealing the raw passion and unwavering determination that defines the warrior spirit…

Watch the episode here.

WHAT TO READ THIS MONTH

The Six Nations has already kicked off a packed February of sport. The tournament continues as teams battle to be crowned champions. Elsewhere, there’s Premier League Darts action, the Dubai Racing Carnival and the UK Athletics Indoor Championships.

Here are some books to whet your appetite:

Six Nations

Beware of the Dog: Rugby’s Hard Man Reveals All (2010 Winner)

Brian Moore’s unparalleled insight into the mind of one of British rugby’s greatest players and characters. It’s a uniquely engaging and upfront sporting memoir.

Endless Winter: The Inside Story of The Rugby Revolution (1993 Winner)

In 1993, Stephen Jones’ inside story of “new rugby” was crowned our Sports Book of the Year. It’s a story of a packed season of glories and failures which began with the return of the Springboks and ended with the British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

Premier League Darts

Heart of Dart-ness

TV commentator Ned Boulting sets out to answer the question: what is darts? He embarks on a journey back to the beginning of the modern game, speaking to some of the sports household names who helped shape the sport.

Dubai Racing Carnival

Kick the Latch (2023 Shortlist)

In this book, which made our 2023 shortlist, Kathryn Scanlan vividly captures the arc of one woman’s life at the racetrack. It takes the reader on a thrilling joyride around horse racing.

UK Athletics Indoor Championships

Unique (2024 Shortlist)

Dame Kelly Holmes’ honest memoir is a tale of self-discovery, overcoming struggles and learning to be true to yourself. She tells the true story behind her extraordinary life from army recruit to Olympic hero and much- loved TV personality.

The Race to be Myself (2024 Longlist)

Olympic and World Champion, Caster Semenya shares the story of her extraordinary life and her battle to compete on her own terms. This is the honest story of how the world came to know her name.