THE GRANDEST STAGE A History of the World Series

The baseball writer for the NEW YORK TIMES narrates his own work with clear diction and a wonderful tone. He knows baseball, and he breaks down the World Series into a range of historic, special, and trivial moments over time. Some authors flail at narration, but Kepner deftly slides into the role of narrator. He's had a great vantage point for the World Series in recent years, but he doesn't neglect the past. The book uses solid research as the basis for its narrative, which is presented as short chapters, creative lists, and other well-focused sections. Kepner speaks with authority as a writer, and he gets his points across through a natural, flowing narration. M.B. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2022]