Diamond Classics II: The Best Baseball Books Since 1989

By Mike Shannon

Whenever literate baseball fans gather, one question invariably arises: "What are the best baseball books?" This volume provides an answer to that intriguing conundrum, provided by an expert who has spent a lifetime reading, evaluating, and honoring great baseball books. Here are thoughtful essays on 68 more "Diamond Classics," great baseball books published since 1989 when the prequel to the present volume was released.

Each essay neatly summarizes one of the books selected, defines its unique contribution to the canon, and explains why it deserves its lofty status. Reading this book, along with its predecessor, is tantamount to taking a crash course in baseball literature. In addition to interesting anecdotal information, a complete bibliography of all books covered is included. This book serves as a valuable reference for anyone starting, building, or maintaining a worthy personal or institutional baseball library.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476684634
• ISBN13: 9781476684635
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 226 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up