Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Presley Boulevard | 1988 | Mark Winegardner | Buy |
| 2 | Prophet of the Sandlots | 1990 | Mark Winegardner | Buy |
| 3 | We Are What We Ate | 1998 | Mark Winegardner | Buy |
Mark Winegardner’s non-fiction work dates to the early years of his career. Elvis Presley Boulevard, his 1988 debut, is a travelogue following the traces of Elvis across America. Prophet of the Sandlots takes a deep look at the world of baseball scouting, spending a year with scouts as they crisscross the country looking for talent.
We Are What We Ate, published in 1998, is an edited collection of essays about food and American identity. These three books show Winegardner’s skill as a nonfiction writer who can find interesting stories in overlooked corners of American culture, whether on minor-league baseball diamonds or at roadside diners.