Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From The Fields: A History of Prep Football in Turlock, California | 2015 | Richard Paolinelli | Buy |
| 2 | Perfection’s Arbiter: The Story of Babe Pinelli | 2016 | Richard Paolinelli | Buy |
Richard Paolinelli’s non-fiction work consists of two books about California sports history. From The Fields: A History of Prep Football in Turlock, California (2015) documents the high school football tradition in his hometown. Perfection’s Arbiter: The Story of Babe Pinelli (2016) tells the life story of the Major League Baseball umpire best known for working behind the plate during Don Larsen’s perfect game.
Both books reflect Paolinelli’s connection to Central California and his interest in preserving local sports history. They are a notable departure from his fiction work but show the same research-oriented approach he brings to his historical fiction and Sherlock Holmes stories.