Book Pairings for the Winter Olympics

By Gwen Glazer, Librarian
February 20, 2018

In summer 2016, we offered up some suggestions for books to read while you're relaxing on the couch, watching world-class athletes compete in the Olympics.

Now, in 2018, we're doubling down. Winter is an even better time to snuggle up and get down to business with some books that might give you the same sense as your favorite winter sports. 

Let us know your suggestions for other sports and other books in the comments!

skiing

Freestyle skiing

Daring essay collections written by creative voices.

dancing

Ice dancing

Books that tell a story through artistic, lyrical prose.

hockey

Ice hockey

Teamwork! Single stories by multiple authors.

luge

Luge

Risky experimental fiction.

 

speed skating

Speed skating

Fast-paced thrillers that recognize the need for speed.

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Images: Freestyle skiing via Wikimedia Commons; Ice hockey via s.yume on Flickr; Ice dancing via Republic of Korea on Flickr; Luge via army.mil; Speed skating via Wikimedia Commons.

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Staff picks are chosen by NYPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so leave a comment and tell us what you'd recommend. And check out our Staff Picks browse tool for more recommendations!