Books
Culture
Here’s how John Singleton finally sold ‘Boyz N the Hood’
Thomas Golianopoulos’ new book chronicles the late director’s acclaimed career
Culture
Groundbreaking sports broadcaster Jayne Kennedy finally tells her story in ‘Plain Jayne’
Kennedy’s new memoir details a “compelling, inspirational, and unflinchingly” narrative about her journey
Culture
‘Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong’ illuminates why we love the game
Bobbito Garcia’s new memoir documents the New York City genesis of modern basketball
Culture
The untold legacy of Bibb lettuce
‘In the vast majority of history and backstories I’ve come across detailing the origins of Bibb lettuce, Major John Bigger Bibb’s role as an enslaver was never mentioned’
Culture
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson want to bring ‘All the Smoke’ to your bookshelf
Former NBA players’ new coffee table book collects their hit podcast’s greatest moments
Sports
Doc Rivers, Malcolm Brogdon describe their paths to advocacy in new book
Their essays are included in ‘The Power of Basketball’
Culture
DeMar DeRozan chases, finds calm in his new memoir
NBA star talks about his mental health and navigating the league
Culture
Michael Arceneaux’s latest book is a study in grief, debt, and treating yourself
With ‘I Finally Bought Some Jordans,’ Arceneaux explores many of the issues that matter most
Culture
Serena Williams to write a second memoir as part of new book deal
Tennis great also plans an inspirational work for a new generation of young women