Will Leitch Non-Fiction books in order

Will Leitch's non-fiction books cover sports culture and fandom, from his memoir Life as a Loser to the essay collection God Save the Fan.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Life as a Loser 2005 Will Leitch Buy
2 God Save the Fan 2008 Will Leitch Buy
3 Are We Winning? 2010 Will Leitch Buy

Leitch’s non-fiction books are rooted in his life as a sports fan. Life as a Loser (2005) is a memoir about growing up in Mattoon, Illinois, and the role sports played in his small-town upbringing. God Save the Fan (2008) takes a wider view of American sports culture, looking at how fans relate to teams and athletes.

Are We Winning? (2010) is built around a single Cardinals game that Leitch attends with his father. The book uses innings as chapters and mixes game action with stories about family, fandom, and growing up. It is one of the better baseball memoirs of its decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Will Leitch Non-Fiction series?

There are three books in the Will Leitch Non-Fiction series, published between 2005 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Will Leitch Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Will Leitch Non-Fiction series is Life as a Loser, published in 2005.

What is Are We Winning? about?

Are We Winning? is a memoir about Leitch attending a Cardinals game with his father. It uses the game as a framework to explore their relationship and what baseball means to fans in the Midwest.

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