Diamond Classics II

The Best Baseball Books Since 1989

By: Mike Shannon

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Paperback | 22 May 2026

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Whenever literate baseball fans gather, one question invariably arises: "What are the best baseball books?" This volume offers an answer from 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 what makes it great. 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 personal or institutional baseball library.

Industry Reviews

From the first edition: "Mike Shannon is a name well known to serious baseball fans"-Sports Collectors Digest; "A remarkable survey of baseball literature.... For each [:] the content, author's background, and the book's significance-often with critical comments of others. A unique resource useful for selection, reference, and yes, fun reading"-Library Journal; "Outstanding"-Choice

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