There's a great new bookstore in Bethesda, MD called Wonderland Books with The Franchise on display. I'd be happy to mail a signed, personalized copy to anyone who buys it and sends me a pic.

Sent out a batch of signed copies of The Franchise last night. If you're interested in buying a signed copy with a personalized message to give as a gift this holiday season, send me a note and we'll figure it out.

Did this with BtB and it was really fun, especially when people told me exactly what to write. If you want to give a signed, personalized copy of The Franchise over the holidays as a gift, DM or email me craig [at] theathletic .com and we'll make it happen.

Huge thanks to the Kitchener library, @stevedangle20.bsky.social, @adamwylde.bsky.social and everyone who came out for an incredible event the other night to talk hockey, The Franchise and Steve's fantastic book Hockey Rants & Raves. Amazing questions during the Q&A session too!

Signed a bunch of copies of The Franchise at the Indigo Eaton Centre in Toronto for anyone looking to do some early holiday shopping.

In that spirit, this is the pile of books on the shelf directly behind me.

During the interviews for The Franchise, books came up A LOT. Maybe because I love to ask people what they're reading so I can steal ideas. A few of the answers ended up in the book, so I compiled it into a reading list if anyone wants to follow along:

Thank you to everyone who made this event with @stevedangle20.bsky.social on Thursday night in Kitchener a sell-out! Looking forward to seeing everyone there and talking hockey! 🙏