In this special November's Book of the Month episode, we went live on Instagram with none other than five-time New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to talk about his latest hit, Expensive Basketball. We dug into everything from his signature writing voice to the cinematic way he tells emotional stories — like A’ja Wilson’s comeback or sitting in silence with his dad after Tim Duncan retired. Shea opened up about the pressure (and freedom) of writing his fifth bestseller, his approach to capturing deeply human moments in sports, and why he includes wild stories like Gilbert Arenas' infamous card game with LeBron James & Damon Jones, or the Hornets’ jersey-for-BBQ deal.
We also got his thoughts on NBA predictions, his love for the WNBA, and how movie references fuel his storytelling. Whether you're here for basketball, storytelling, or just Shea being Shea, this one’s for you.
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