John Feinstein

John Feinstein is a highly accomplished and respected sports author, with 24 books to his name. A graduate of Duke University, Feinstein has spent many years in the field of sports journalism, working for prominent publications such as The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, and The National Sports Daily. He has also made contributions to ESPN, CBS Sports, and Golf Digest. Feinstein's most recent work, "Are You Kidding Me?" was co-written with Rocco Mediate and published in 2009.

In addition to his work as an author, Feinstein is an award-winning columnist and regular contributor to both radio and television. He has a regular segment on NPR's "Morning Edition" and appears frequently on ESPN's "The Sports Reporters." He is also a visiting professor of journalism at Duke University. Feinstein is known for his expertise in a wide range of sports, and his writing is highly regarded for its insight and storytelling. He currently resides in Potomac, MD, and Shelter Island, NY.

Feinstein's first book, "A Season on the Brink," is considered to be the bestselling sports book of all time. He has also written several books for younger readers, including "Last Shot," which was also a bestseller. His writing has been praised for its ability to engage and inform readers of all ages, making him a popular and respected figure in the world of sports literature. Feinstein's work is widely available at bookstores and online, and his regular appearances on radio and television make him a familiar and trusted voice in the world of sports.
The Benchwarmers Books
# Title Year
1 Game Changers 2020
2 Benchwarmers 2020
3 Mixed Doubles 2022
Bobby Kelleher Books
# Title Year
1 Running Mates 1992
2 Winter Games 1995
The Sports Beat Books
# Title Year
1 Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery 2005
2 Vanishing Act: Mystery at the U.S. Open 2006
3 Cover-Up: Mystery at the Super Bowl 2007
4 Change-up: Mystery at the World Series 2009
5 The Rivalry: Mystery at the Army-Navy Game 2010
6 Rush for the Gold: Mystery at the Olympics 2012
The Triple Threat Books
# Title Year
1 The Walk On 2014
2 The Sixth Man 2015
3 The DH 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Foul Trouble 2013
2 Backfield Boys 2017
3 The Prodigy 2018
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 A Season on the Brink 1986
2 Forever's Team 1989
3 A Season Inside 1989
4 Hard Courts 1991
5 Play Ball 1993
6 A Good Walk Spoiled 1995
7 A Civil War 1996
8 A March to Madness 1998
9 First Coming 1998
10 The Majors 1999
11 The Last Amateurs 2001
12 The Punch 2002
13 Open 2003
14 Caddy for Life 2004
15 Let Me Tell You a Story 2004
16 Next Man Up 2005
17 Last Dance 2006
18 Tales from Q School 2007
19 Living on the Black 2008
20 Are You Kidding Me? 2009
21 Moment of Glory 2010
22 One on One 2011
23 The Classic Palmer 2012
24 Where Nobody Knows Your Name 2014
25 The Legends Club 2016
26 The First Major 2017
27 Quarterback 2018
28 The Back Roads to March 2020
29 Raise a Fist, Take a Knee 2021
30 Feherty: The Remarkably Funny and Tragic Journey of Golf's David Feherty 2023
John Feinstein Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Best American Sports Writing 1996 1996