• Calico Joe

  • By: John Grisham
  • Narrated by: Erik Singer
  • Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,935 ratings)

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Calico Joe

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Erik Singer
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Publisher's summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball…

“Grisham knocks it out of the park.”—
The Washington Post

It’s the summer of 1973, and Joe Castle is the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone has ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas, dazzles Chicago Cubs fans as he hits home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shatters all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly becomes the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing New York Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faces Calico Joe, Paul is in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his dad. Then Warren throws a fastball that will change their lives forever.

Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

©2012 Belfry Holdings, Inc (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Grisham knocks it out of the park.” (The Washington Post)

“An enjoyable, heartwarming read that’s not just for baseball fans.” (USA Today)

“Grisham has hit a home run.... Calico Joe is a great read, a lyrical ode to baseball, small-town America, youthful innocence and a young boy’s search for heroes.” (The Buffalo News)

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Grisham is a pleasure beyond the law. thanks 1973

Grisham is a pleasure beyond the law. thanks 1973 TOPPS cards were my window to all these heros

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Another great one!

As a baseball fan, this one hit me right in the feels!! It's an artfully woven balance of baseball, family dynamics, present and past, fathers and sons, just perfectly told. It feels like a Grisham 'brushstroke' of a book... Weighty subjects addressed honestly, yet with an incredibly gentle, gracious hand.

5 stars for the narration! (Is it just me, or does everyone hear the similarity in his voice to Matthew McConaughey?)

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A good old fashioned tale.

I found this to be a very enjoyable and good story. Really enjoyed the flow and detail.

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great baseball story

great baseball story and so much more
well worth a listen....
AAA NARRATOR....
NO ONE WRITES LIKE GRISHAM...
NO ONE

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Amazing Story!

John Grisham always keeps me guessing and entertained. This book is no exception. The story has some surprising twists and turns …. Good read.

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Great story great performance


Great story great performance I really enjoyed it. Thank you Mr. Grisham and Mr. Singer

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Felt so real

I’m a huge Grisham fan though I’ve been critical of some of his longer novels. Having said that, I intend to read every one. I’m a huge Mets fan and remember everything about the 1973 season and even so I was drawing into the story and wondered for a few moments of calico. Joe really existed. This was a great baseball story with a very very satisfying ending. I highly recommend it for baseball fans and Grisham fans.

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Calico joe

I love John Grisham and he has good readers. This one was exceptional listed to it in one setting.

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Good read

Barely woke. Has no obvious agenda. Just a plain good story. Easy to follow with great characters.

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Enjoyed very much

My dad recommended this... as an avid baseball fan since the age of about 9... it did not disappoint.

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