This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
From the author of Sisters in Arms comes the incredible, untold story of Effa Manley, a black businesswoman in the male dominated baseball industry, and, currently, the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1930s, New York City
An ambitious Harlem woman’s husband upends her social climbing when he buys a Negro Leagues baseball team and appoints her as the team’s business manager. Overnight, Effa Manley goes from 125th Street’s civil rights champion to an interloper in the boys’ club that is professional baseball.
Navigating her way through gentlemen’s agreement contracts, the very public flirtatious antics of superstar Satchel Paige, and a sports world that would much rather see this woman back in her “place” at home, Effa ultimately whips her team, the Newark Eagles, into the Negro Leagues Champions of 1946. But how long will she get to enjoy the fruits of her success before Major League Baseball tears it all apart?
Based on the incredible life of Effa Manley, an unforgettable and inspiring story about a woman with a dream who wound up with a baseball team.
Published by: William Morrow Books
Expected Publication: May 28, 2024
Why I’m Waiting: I’m not always a historical fiction girlie, but I will add it to my TBR if it’s by a BIPOC author. So of course, when i saw this one, I immediately added it to my TBR. And it’s about sports? I also don’t like baseball, but doesn’t this sound incredible? I think any sports fan would love to get their hands on this.
What about you? Will you read this? Have you heard of this book? Do you like sports? Do you like historical fiction? Let me know in the comments!
Nice pick! That’s a new to me one. I’m not much of a sports reader myself but I hope this one proves to be a winner for you!
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