A Social Science Perspective" by Kathleen M. Yesalis - a comprehensive analysis of the Olympics from a social science perspective.
The Impact of Mega-Events on Local Communities" by John R. Short - explores the impact of hosting the Olympics on local communities.
By David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky - a detailed history of the Olympics, including profiles of athletes and countries.
The Untold Story of 18 African Americans Who Defied Jim Crow and Adolf Hitler to Compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Deborah Riley Draper and Travis Thrasher - a fascinating story of African American athletes at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
The Story of Four Young Men and Their Quest for an Olympic Gold Medal" by David Halberstam - a gripping narrative about four young men rowing for an Olympic gold medal.
The Untold Story of the 1936 Olympic Games and the Birth of the Nazi Empire" by Jeremy Schaap - a historical account of the 1936 Olympics and their significance in Nazi Germany.
Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games" by Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli Jr. - a compelling story of American athletes affected by the 1980 boycott of the Moscow Olympics.