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• No Stopping Us Now

  a Novel

  Bledsoe, Lucy Jane,

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  “This autobiographical novel, with richly developed bold, courageous characters, and raw emotion, deftly captures the period of transition, not just for Louisa but for women’s rights in the 1970s. . . . An inspiring look at the early days of Title…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love & Basketball

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  This romantic drama from 2000 is a coming-of-age story for Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and her childhood friend Quincy (Omar Epps) as they pursue their dreams of... love and basketball.

• The Avant-Guards. Volume One

  Usdin, Carly,

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  The first in a graphic novel series about a basketball team assembled from the student body at "The Georgia O'Keeffe College of Arts and Subtle Dramatics." Nominated for Outstanding Comic (31st annual GLAAD Media Awards).

• One on One

  a Novel

  Harrow, Jamie,

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  Annie encounters her former colleague Ben in this rom-com set against the backdrop of tournament time at her alma mater. "Harrow’s breathtaking debut delves deep into the raw emotions of grief and the pure beauty of rediscovering joy in an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How You Get the Girl

  Kelly, Anita (Romance author),

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  Romance between two high school basketball coaches. "How You Get the Girl is fun, flirty and full of heart, a story of two people falling for each other despite the chaos around them." - Bookpage

• A Map to the Sun

  Leong, Sloane,

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  YA graphic novel following teens on and off the court. "The pages’ shifting layout maintains a dynamic pace while the artwork conveys the intense―often conflicting―emotions inherent to adolescence and young adulthood. Leong concludes with a tribute…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blue Box. 1

  Miura, Kōji (Manga author),

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  First in the series, this teen manga introduces us to Taiki, a badminton player, who has a crush on Chinatsu, star of the high school basketball team. "The story is action-packed when the leads participate in their respective sports, and full of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love and the Game

  Sherri, Johnni,

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  This story follows Perri and her first love Plus as they come of age in Maryland and navigate the turbulent waters of adult friendship and romance. This book is the first in the urban fiction series by Johnni Sherri.

• She Drives Me Crazy

  Quindlen, Kelly,

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  YA rom-com where fake dating between a player and cheerleader leads to more. "Heartfelt and fun, Quindlen’s latest (Her Name in the Sky, 2014) brings together all the angst, excitement, and uncertainty of the teenage years in an LGBTQ+ friendly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love Game

  Wells, Maggie (Erotic romance writer),

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  Former player Kate Snyder, now coach of her college basketball team, clashes with the new (and better paid) football coach ... at first. "Wells scores big with a perfectly paced and gutsy romance...the boldness with which this power couple takes on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Murder at the Foul Line

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  This mystery anthology blends crime and basketball and includes the story "Cat's Paw" by Laurie R. King, about a female middle-school basketball coach. "[A] very special collection for sports-minded crime fans" - Booklist

• The Hot Flashes

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  While not on any awards lists, this film was nominated for "best ensemble" by the Women Film Critics Circle and features some famous actors playing former high school greats challenging the current team to a matchup to raise funds for breast cancer…Read moreRead more of this annotation