BOOKS
First-class reading from cricket specialists Fairfield Books. You will be re-directed to www.fairfieldbooks.co.uk to view individual titles.
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The King of Spain and I
The autobiography of Ashley Giles, a cricketer who survived the enemies of self-doubt, imposter syndrome and depression to achieve Ashes glory.
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In Syd’s Voice: The Extraordinary Life of Dave Lawrence
This is the story of former England fast bowler Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence, a man used to facing and overcoming challenges.
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Around the World in 40 Years
This is the story of the 40-year career in cricket – as player and coach – of Andy Moles, a heart-warming tale of someone revered for his positivity in the face of tough challenges and, at times, rotten luck.
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The Cricket Captains of England 1979-2025
There are few better qualified to write the sequel to Alan Gibson’s masterpiece than Vic Marks, who played under four England captains and has followed subsequent ones from press and radio commentary boxes.
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The Cricket Captains of England 1877-1979
A fresh edition of one of the classics of English cricket history. Alan Gibson tells the fascinating story of the men who have led England in its first 100 years of Test cricket.
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Sticky Dogs and Stardust – The Second Innings
More stories of superstars and their memorable stints in club cricket.
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Cricket Changed My Life: Eleven Personal Journeys
Annie Chave throws the spotlight on a diverse medley of people for whom cricket has been transformative.
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Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England … And Back
England’s first black cricketer Roland Butcher opens up about his life beyond the pitch and the many obstacles he has overcome.
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The Cricketers’ Who’s Who 2025
The 46th edition of the Cricketers’ Who’s Who.
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Lara: The England Chronicles
LARA: The England Chronicles is Brian Lara in his own voice, unfiltered and unrestrained. Available as a standard or signed hardback.
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A Striking Summer
Stephen Brenkley captures the drama of the 1926 Ashes and shows how in troubled times the cricket briefly united the nation.
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One Hell of a Life
Brian Close was one of the greatest characters of post-war cricket – daring, defiant and daft.
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Blood on the Tracks
David Tossell’s Blood on the Tracks tells the thrilling and brutal story of the 1974/75 Ashes series.
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Aux Armes!
David Owen’s new book explores ‘la différence’ between British and French attitudes to sport.
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Sticky Dogs And Stardust
Tales of cricketing legends making their mark in club cricket.
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The Cricketers’ Who’s Who 2024
The 45th edition of the Cricketers’ Who’s Who.
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Son of Grace
The biography of Frank Worrell, the first black man to be officially appointed West Indian captain.
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Balls to Fly
Ricky Ellcock’s account of his life and career, first as a professional cricketer, then as the first black captain to be employed by Virgin Atlantic.
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Who Only Cricket Know
David Woodhouse’s multi-award-winning account of England’s dramatic 1953/54 tour of the West Indies. Available in hardback and paperback format.
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Being Geoffrey Boycott
Geoffrey Boycott’s warts-and-all diary of each of his Test match appearances. Standard and signed copies are available in both hardback and paperback, as well as special editions.
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Footprints
A bumper collection of the work of award-winning West Country journalist and author David Foot.
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From Lord’s to the Fjords
The saga of Icelandic cricket by Kit Harris.
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One Day At A Time
The history of limited-overs cricket in 25 landmark matches.
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The Legend of Sparkhill
The story of an ordinary Birmingham schoolkid in modern Britain by England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Tanya Aldred.
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No Snail
The extraordinary story of L’Escargot, the horse that foiled Red Rum.
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The Queen At The Cricket
Queen Elizabeth II witnessed 44 live cricket matches during her 96-year reign. From Lord’s Tests to back-country festivals in Australia, re-live every moment as she saw it.
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Summer Days Promise
A collection of some of cricket writer Paul Edwards’ best and most entertaining work.
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Beyond The Boundaries
Renowned journalist and author Scyld Berry shares his best stories from almost 45 years of touring with England.
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Golden Summers
50 personal recollections of 50 different seasons between 1934 and 2020.
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Rosey, My Life in Somerset Cricket
The autobiography of Brian Rose, Somerset skipper in the era of Botham and Richards.
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Through the Remembered Gate
Stephen Chalke’s memoir of his career and life in cricket.