There are several books out on the market, but a Duke Basketball fan is sure to want one of these books in their Christmas stocking.  We have included order information on each, and recommend them all, not because I know the authors, but because they know their subject matter.

Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball by John Roth

You get a lot of bang for the buck in this concise reference guide on Duke Basketball.  It is information overload in the best sense.  John Roth has a winner here.  Click here for an excellent review on this book.  I am enamored with this book and think it should be in every Duke fanatics library.

Tales From The Blue Devil Hardwood by Jim Sumner

In this college basketball series, Jim Sumner recounts the history of Duke Basketball in a variety of informative snippets.  I am currently reading his book on Carolina League (Minor League) History.

100 Seasons of Duke Basketball by Bill Brill

Bill is the Grandfather of Duke Basketball, having written the first book on the Blue Devils history.

Tobacco Road by Al Featherston

Al visits the Big Four past, bringing back the glorious memories of the original ACC, as well as more recent memories.

John Roth has a reference book out called the Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball.  My friends at DBR have a most excellent review here.  I plan on talking to John about his many responsibilities with Duke Basketball ASAP, but this review is better than anything I could have done, so I will attempt to give you some insight into the author himself in the coming weeks.  There is a link to purchase the book in the review, so I will not list one here.

I will be reviewing Jim Sumners book next week and will give my suggestions as to what books a Duke fan must have in their collection just in time for the Christmas season.