“An absolute ‘must’ for all dedicated Red Sox fans, The Fenway Effect: A Cultural History of the Boston Red Sox is a fascinating and fun read from start to finish.”

“David Krell’s cultural history gives Red Sox fans (and foes), a joyous exploration of the franchise’s hold on American life.”

“‘The Sox can steal your soul.’ That line, quoting a Boston fan, sums up the essence of David Krell’s thoroughly researched and engaging analysis of the bonds established between the Red Sox and their devoted fans, a tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation.”

“If you lived through 1966 or have studied the era, you will know how well David Krell has captured the times — in baseball, in popular culture and in the country. The nostalgia is wonderful, but the detailed accounting of 1966 is a worthy read as history, too.”

“David Krell weaves a magnificent tapestry of the year 1966; using baseball as the central thread, he magnificently combines the year’s biggest events to make us all feel we are front and center and experiencing every moment.”

“Overall, 1962 is the type of book Krell excels at—a cultural deep dive that examines what was trending in a particular year, and how it impacted how we saw the world.”

“After reading Krell’s book you will not only know what it was like to be there but you will think you actually were there…Krell should be commended for presenting so many aspects of 1962 in an interesting and understanding way.  His writing and research are impeccable.  This is a book you will want to pick up and read again and again.”

“An intriguing look into Mets history.”

“Every essay provides a well-research, insightful view of a segment of team history, giving even the most die-hard of the Flushing Faithful a lot of new information.”

“Krell’s selection of pieces presents a fully rounded portrait of baseball’s marquee franchise.  The pieces are supple and readable.”

“Great tales of the team when it toiled in Brooklyn…well-researched remembrances”

“The perfect book to warm a true Brooklynite’s heart.”