Apple TV+ just announced that the beloved series Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season. Fans are thrilled to see this heart-warming and hilarious series come back after uncertainty about the show’s return since the season three finale in May of 2023. Jason Sudeikis is on board as both a creator and in the titular role. Though there aren’t any indicators at the moment as to when we can expect the next season to be released, here are some books that bring similar vibes for you to enjoy in the meantime.

Relationship Goals by Brittney Kelly

If you are a diehard fan of Keely and Roy, you will love Abigail and Luke’s love story too. Abigial is a Hollywood starlet about to make her big break when her director suggests she do some field work for her upcoming role. She begins shadowing the head of a struggling soccer team to prepare, and is caught off guard when Luke Wolfe, the team’s broody star, asks her out. As their relationship continues, she discovers he only dated her to increase ticket sales for his team, so she sets out to get a little revenge.

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The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach

Being on a sports team means your life will be intertwined with your teammates’ on and off the field. This is true for the Greyhounds, as well as the Harpooners, a baseball team at Westish College off Lake Michigan. After a planned play goes haywire, it sends the lives of five people spinning out of control. Each is dealing with their own challenges, from love affairs, to self-confidence, to life after baseball. They all find some solace in their team and mentors, even as the relationships start to strain. As the final game approaches, more than just a win is at stake for these five individuals.

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The Damned Utd by David Peace

Ted Lasso is unorthodox and unpredictable, and that’s what we love about him. Discover another coach-centered story by diving into this book about the head coach of the 1974 Leeds United soccer team, Brian Clough. In this novel, readers get a look into the eccentric, complex, and controversial mind of a head coach that only lasted 44 days with his team.

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How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer

Football truly is life! This eye-opening and in-depth book looks at the amazing impact of soccer and its devoted fanbase around the world. Not only is it a beloved sport with the passionate fans, but it’s also had immense global, economic, and social impact. With its international reach, soccer has been able to highlight issues of poverty, terrorism, and other injustices as a result of its global popularity and become a force for change.

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Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez

It’s been rumored that season four will focus on an AFC Richmond women’s team, and we’re here for it! Camilla, known as La Furia on the field, is a soccer star on the rise. She is coming up on a career high and her team has just qualified for the South American Tournament. A win there could be the ticket to an athletic scholarship and her future. But she must get permission from her parents to go, who would rather see their rising star son succeed in soccer than her. With the return of a former love adding to her long list of barriers, Camilla is in for the fiercest game of her life.

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How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur

Ted Lasso strikes a perfect balance of funny moments and complex interpersonal drama. A similar chord is struck in How to Be Perfect. Written by the comedic voice behind shows like The Good Place, Michael Schur takes readers on a journey that asks big questions like, “Why can’t I punch my friends in the face if I know they’ll forgive me?” Detailing his thoughts around utilitarianism, existentialism, and more, Schur dives into what it means to be a good person.

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Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig

Part of what makes Ted so charming is his overly optimistic exterior that is constantly clashing with his broken heart and mental health issues. In this heartbreaking memoir, Matt Haig takes readers on a journey with him through a moment that turned his life upside down and how he has worked to cope with the depression and anxiety this experience left him with.

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The Switch by Beth O’Leary

When Ted is hired by Rebecca, he has to leave his old life behind and learn to coach a sport he knows nothing about, setting himself up for a lot of new challenges and adventures in a new country. In The Switch by Beth O’Leary we get a similar arc with an MC starting fresh in a new city. When a grandmother is ready to find new love, she switches homes with her granddaughter, Leena, who is trying to recover from a huge misstep in her career. During the swap, each woman is thrust into a new city and a new life where both will face a new chapter with optimism and heart.

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