Author Elise Hart Kipness joins Sarah to talk about her transition from journalism to writing fiction, what it’s like to live vicariously through her book’s main character, and the story behind her latest thriller, Dangerous Play, in which reporter Kate Green discovers a dead body in the locker room while covering the USWNT at the Olympics. Plus, Caitlin Clark adds another honor to her resume, a game for the corn farmers among us, and some great books to cozy up by the fire with.


Pick up a copy of Dangerous Play at your local bookstore or via this Bookshop.org link


And make sure to check out our other Good Game book club books, too! 


Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League by Frankie de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo can be purchased here 


Locker Room Talk by Melissa Ludtke can be purchased here 


Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph by C. Vivian Stringer with Laura Tucker can be purchased here 


The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer by Caitlin Murray can be purchased here 


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Author Elise Hart Kipness joins Sarah to talk about her transition from journalism to writing fiction, what it&rsquo;s like to live vicariously through her book&rsquo;s main character, and the story behind her latest thriller, Dangerous Play, in which reporter Kate Green discovers a dead body in the locker room while covering the USWNT at the Olympics. Plus, Caitlin Clark adds another honor to her resume, a game for the corn farmers among us, and some great books to cozy up by the fire with.
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Pick up a copy of&nbsp;Dangerous Play&nbsp;at your local bookstore or via <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/dangerous-play-elise-hart-kipness/20592438?ean=9781662512681" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/dangerous-play-elise-hart-kipness/20592438?ean%3D9781662512681&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733949980158000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JxdmbxRASltPbZseXQ-s_">this Bookshop.org link</a>
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And make sure to check out our other Good Game book club books, too!&nbsp;
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Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League by Frankie de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo&nbsp;can be purchased&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/hail-mary-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-national-women-s-football-league-lyndsey-d-arcangelo/17761976?ean=9781645036623" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/hail-mary-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-national-women-s-football-league-lyndsey-d-arcangelo/17761976?ean%3D9781645036623&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733949980159000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14QSTuaWkyWdvKc6eUXH9q">here</a>&nbsp;
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Locker Room Talk by Melissa Ludtke can be purchased <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/locker-room-talk-a-woman-s-struggle-to-get-inside-melissa-ludtke/20586549?ean=9781978837782" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/locker-room-talk-a-woman-s-struggle-to-get-inside-melissa-ludtke/20586549?ean%3D9781978837782&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733949980159000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QgB3lATiaTMYp0rE7kDLg">here</a>&nbsp;
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Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph by C. Vivian Stringer with Laura Tucker can be purchased <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/standing-tall-a-memoir-of-tragedy-and-triumph-laura-tucker/8751617?ean=9780307406279" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/standing-tall-a-memoir-of-tragedy-and-triumph-laura-tucker/8751617?ean%3D9780307406279&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733949980159000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3WJjDPOifjpYEVbo1FTsdi">here</a>&nbsp;
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The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer by Caitlin Murray can be purchased <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-national-team-updated-and-expanded-edition-the-inside-story-of-the-women-who-changed-soccer-caitlin-murray/10845863?ean=9781419734496" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-national-team-updated-and-expanded-edition-the-inside-story-of-the-women-who-changed-soccer-caitlin-murray/10845863?ean%3D9781419734496&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1733949980159000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EbY3sh8q8xtG40BNtrIP3">here&nbsp;</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Author Elise Hart Kipness joins Sarah to talk about her transition from journalism to writing fiction, what it’s like to live vicariously through her book’s main character, and the story behind her latest thriller, Dangerous Play, in which reporter Kate Green discovers a dead body in the locker room while covering the USWNT at the Olympics. Plus, Caitlin Clark adds another honor to her resume, a game for the corn farmers among us, and some great books to cozy up by the fire with.

The Toy Department with Elise Hart Kipness

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