12 Books You Should Definitely Read In 2015

2. Quite Frankly, With Stephen A. Smith

By Lance Pauker

Updated 10 years ago, January 5, 2015

1. Mike & The Mad Dog (1989-2008)

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This groundbreaking novel, which aired on WFAN Radio from 1989 – 2008, is a must have on everyone’s bookshelf.

2. Quite Frankly, With Stephen A. Smith (2005-2007)

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I read this on spring break a few years back, and it pretty much changed my life. Couldn’t recommend more.

3. Beg, Borrow, And Deal (2002-2003)

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Everyone’s pretty familiar with this classic — remember in high school, when everyone pretended to read Beg, Borrow, and Deal?

I dove back into this recently, and kinda wish I could strangle my sparknotes loving high school self.

4. Two A Days (2006-2007)

MTV Shows

Welcome to Hoover High!

5. Crowd Goes Wild! (2013-2014)

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No surprise that this is being turned into a movie. Do I smell sequel?

6. Dream Job (2004-2006)

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If you can, try and go for a hardcover copy here. I know it’s soooo easy to read from a kindle nowadays — but you really don’t get the full experience of this 2004-2006 reality television novel if you’re reading it on one of those damn screens.

7. Sports Show With Norm MacDonald (2011)

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Given that this book only lasted for two months on Comedy Central, it’s a pretty quick read. But don’t think it’s not jam-packed with substance!

8. Tilt (2005)

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Don “The Matador” Everest is about as memorable a protagonist as any.

9. Stump The Schwab (2004-2006)

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I know it’s an obscure topic, but trust me — it’s impossible to be disappointed here.

You’ll learn things from Howie Schwab that are as impressive as they are terrifying.

10. Playmakers (2003)

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Pretty prophetic, this one.

11. Rocket Power (1999-2004)

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I loved the movie version of this — Owen Wilson’s portrayal of Raymundo has got to be the best performance of his career. If possible, the book might be even better.

12. Capital In The 21st Century – Thomas Picketty (2014)

An exhaustingly impressive foray into what powers our 21st century economic engine, the glaring realities of economic inequality. French economist Thomas Picketty’s master work will be considered a class for decades, if not centuries to come.