In Sportsmanship, we don’t just read about athletes, we read about activists, artists, icons, game changers, and everyday people who discover they’re capable of extraordinary feats. Each month, we’ll explore memoirs, investigative journalism, short story collections, sports fiction, and powerful narratives at the intersection of athletics, identity, and culture. Welcome to the team.
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JUNE PICK
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
For June, I chose Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight because it's the ultimate underdog story in business and sports. Knight takes us behind the scenes of building one of the world's most iconic brands, from selling shoes out of his car trunk to creating the empire we know today. What makes this memoir so compelling isn't just the business strategy, it's Knight's raw honesty about the failures, the near bankruptcies, and the relentless determination it took to compete against industry giants. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what it really means to chase an impossible dream and somehow make it reality.
R.K. Russell is an NFL Legend, author, and advocate. He made history as the first active NFL player to come out as bisexual, and his memoir The Yards Between Us explores identity, masculinity, and authenticity in sports. As a gifted storyteller, he advocates for narratives that forge connections between competition, culture, and community.
Q's about the book club?
Allstora Tokens are your monthly key to choice. They let you decide what lands on your doorstep: R.K.'s selection, another club’s pick, or something fun from The Pride Shop. Tokens give you the freedom to shape your reading life each month.
On the 15th of your renewal month, tokens are added to your account. You’ll have 72 hours to make your selection before orders lock. We’ll send a reminder when it’s time to choose. Nothing ships until you make your selection.
If life gets busy, we’ll still do our best to rush your book if we have stock available! Rush orders cost one token.
Totally fine. Your tokens roll forward for up to 12 months. You can stockpile them like a dragon hoarding queer literature, then spend them when the next story (or tote bag) calls your name.
Books ship once you redeem your tokens for that month’s selection. Orders go out during the last week of the month and usually arrive the first week of the next month. If you redeem late, we’ll do our best to get it to you quickly.
Visit your new dashboard here: 👉https://my.allstora.com/account Log in with the same email used at checkout. If you haven’t created an account yet, select “Create Account” and you’ll receive a one-time passcode by email. Once signed in, your subscriptions, tokens, and orders will sync automatically.
All renewals occur on the 15th of each month. On that date, your plan renews and new tokens are added to your account. Monthly plans → tokens issued monthly Quarterly plans → tokens issued every three months
Each club’s upcoming title is announced on the 15th of the prior month. You can preview the pick and, if it’s not your vibe, simply hold your tokens (for up to a year) to use on another title or item instead.
No drama. Skip it! Your tokens will patiently wait in your account (for up to a year) until a book, merch item, or moment speaks to you.
Yep! You can cancel anytime after your first renewal. No hoops, no heartbreak.
Nope! We’re “read at your own pace” people. Discussion prompts go live weekly in Kiki, but you can jump in whenever the spirit (or your schedule) allows.
Manage everything in one place at: https://my.allstora.com/account There you can: — Update your payment method or shipping info — Skip, switch, or cancel your plan — Review token balance and order history Still need assistance? Contact us anytime at info@allstora.com
