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brucy @realbrucy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Highly recommend this early life biography of Larry Bird by @keithob.bsky.social Goes through college, but my man had a life. Tore through it yesterday. #books #booksky

HEARTLAND

A FORGOTTEN PLACE, AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM,
AND THE MIRACLE OF LARRY BIRD

KEITH O'BRIEN

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I can’t wait to return to Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Public library! Hope to see you at the Middleburg Heights branch on Weds, Sept. 23, at 7p. It should be a great night, talking about basketball, miracles & Larry Bird—with Mac’s Backs on hand selling copies of HEARTLAND. 🏀📚❤️

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Welp. I guess I’ve finally made it. My high school has invited me back for an event... I promise I’ll be more interesting than I was 35 years ago. And Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be on hand selling copies of CHARLIE HUSTLE and HEARTLAND. Hope to see you on 9/22! www.stxavier.org/keithobrien

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Damn. We’ve lost Dolly Parton. Pour one out for an all-timer. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrj...

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Dolly Parton - Jolene (Official Audio)

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hey, Kennebunkport! The HEARTLAND tour resumes this week at the Graves Library in Maine! Hope to see you Thursday, August 13, at 7:30p, for a fun night talking about basketball, miracles & Larry Bird. Register in advance at this link! 🦞📚🏀 graveslibrary.org/event/author...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

HEARTLAND has gone into a second printing—and she got a glow-up to go with it. Thanks for reading, everyone! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. The new books should be in stores soon. Go and get ‘em!

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Argentina might have won this game, but Cape Verde won the world’s heart. 🇨🇻❤️⚽️

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

In Cape Verde vs. Argentina, we may be witnessing one of the greatest upsets—not in the history of the World Cup, but in the history of sports. 🇨🇻⚽️🇦🇷

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If anyone is wondering how Justin Turner (age 41) and Robinson Cano (age 43) are doing, they are just fine, thank you. They are playing in the Mexican League and last night represented Las Estrellas in the Mexican League all-star game. Baseball is life. ❤️⚾️❤️

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Do you want to see the place where Larry Bird’s career began in the summer of 1975? Come with me on a journey—into the basement of a house on Ohio Street in Terre Haute. 🏀📚💯 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sc5Vm2/

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Do you want to see the unlikely place where Larry Bird’s basketball career began in the summer of 1975? Come with me on a journey—into the basement of a house on Ohio Street in Terre Haute. 🏀📚💯 #nba #...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

In celebration of my father and Boston’s love affair with the Scots, I have busted out the jersey that my father bought on a trip to Scotland in 1986. He loved soccer & this jersey. My dad even wore it on Easter Sunday ‘86, with my brother. Thinking of him & cheering on the Tartan Army. ⚽️💙

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Attention Last-Minute Father's Day Shoppers! I'll be at Water Street Books this Saturday, June 20, from noon-1p, signing copies of HEARTLAND and CHARLIE HUSTLE. Stop by to pick one up for your dad—or for yourself! Hope to see you at Water Street! @stefwaterstbook.bsky.social

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

You know what’s the fakest thing about this stupid AI-generated photo that is currently circulating on the internet? Bird didn’t wear #33 on the one day he played with the ISU baseball team in ‘79. He wore #24. I know this because I’ve held his jersey in my hands. AI is the worst…

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What do I have in common with former major league pitcher Bronson Arroyo? Maybe only one thing: that we will be appearing together at the Earfull Series in Watertown, Mass., on Tuesday, June 23. Hope to see you there! 🏀📚⚾️ www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sqgwfB/

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What do I have in common with former major league pitcher Bronson Arroyo? Maybe only one thing: that we will be appearing together at the Earfull Series on Tuesday, June 23. At last report, standing r...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’ll be at two events with Todd Smith, discussing his new book, RELEGATED. Join us this Sun, June 14, at 3p at the Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, Mass., or this Mon, June 15, at 7p at the Brookline Booksmith. Hope to see you there! ⚽️📚🏀 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sysqr8/

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I’ll be at two events in the days ahead with Todd Smith, discussing his new book, RELEGATED. Join us this Sunday, June 14, at 3p @The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, Mass., or this Monday, June 15,...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Hope to see everyone this weekend at the Gaithersburg Book Festival where I will be talking about basketball, miracles, and Larry Bird. 🏀📚💯

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In 1978, when Pete Rose was a free agent for the first time, Ted Turner tried to entice Rose to sign with the Atlanta Braves. It almost worked. Pete loved money—and Ted. But in the end, he chose Philadelphia, a better team. RIP Ted Turner, a man who almost changed baseball history.

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Celtics might have been eliminated, but the HEARTLAND book tour rolls on! I’ll be in Nashua, N.H., this Saturday, May 9, at Balin Books. If you’re in the neighborhood, come out for a fun afternoon discussing basketball, miracles, and Larry Bird. 🏀📚☘️

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

The great Dan Shaughnessy isn’t playing around this morning: “Make no mistake: Stubborn Joe Mazzulla and the three-chucking Celtics deserved to lose. Never adjusting, they died by the ridiculous shot.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/02/s...

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Stubborn Joe Mazzulla and his Jayson Tatum-less, three-obsessed Celtics got the fate they deserved in Game 7 - The Boston Globe

In 80 seasons, the NBA-royalty Celtics had never lost a series in which they led, three games to one. They were 32-0 before sad Saturday.

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

These are dark days for Boston sports fans. The Super Bowl blowout. The Vrabel fallout. The Cora firing. The sputtering Sox. The elimination of the Bruins. And now, just 24 hours later, the full & total collapse of the No. 2-seeded Celtics to the hated Sixers. Gonna be a long week on WEEI.

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The only time he'll know His name is David Allan Coe Is today, apparently. RIP to a country music legend who sang one of its most iconic songs. #neverevencalledmebymyname www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4pZ...

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You Never Even Called Me by My Name

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Good on you, New York Times. Good on you. This note is in the running for best correction of the year. #mets

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

“You are a middle-aged woman—did this ring authentic to you???” If this is the sort of straight talk you want from your book podcasts, may I recommend Four Books a Fortnight from @hhharlow.bsky.social, @sampfeifle.bsky.social & @bfbookshop.bsky.social? So fun! 📚💯🙌 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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EP12: Making Choices, Good and Bad

Podcast Episode · Four Books a Fortnight · April 9 · 33m

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Incredible praise. Thanks, @garygulman.bsky.social! And yes, as Gary says, please pick up a copy! ☘️🏀📚

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

In the summer of 1975, the history of basketball changed—at a pickup game on this court in Terre Haute, Indiana. If you want to learn more, check out my new book HEARTLAND, available today wherever they sell books. 🏀📚🙌 #marchmadness www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bWHwba/

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Forty-seven years ago, Indiana State and Larry Bird played Michigan State and Magic Johnson in the most-watched basketball game of all time. You think you know what happened. You don’t. Pick up my new book HEARTLAND to learn more. It’s the perfect March Madness read. 🏀📚 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bqpNaN/

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Forty-seven years ago tonight, Indiana State and Larry Bird played Michigan State and Magic Johnson in the most-watched college basketball game of all time. You think you know what happened. You don’t...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

RIP to an all-timer, Tracy Kidder, who inspired me and legions of other young writers with his reporting, his craft, and his words. May his memory—and his work—be a blessing. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/25/m...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

To mark the start of March Madness, let’s have a great sports debate: Which five players would you put in the best starting five in men’s college basketball history? I’ll tell you mine. Hint: the subject of my new book HEARTLAND is one of them. 🏀📚💙☘️ www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bx2UR3/

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To celebrate the start of March Madness, let’s have a great sports debate: Which five players would you put in the best starting five in men’s college basketball history? I’ll tell you mine. Hint: the...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Hope to see you @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social in Concord, N.H., on Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 PM. Come out for a fun night talking about basketball, underdogs, Larry Bird, and life. 📚🏀☘️💙

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congrats to my friend and former Boston Globe colleague, Dan Shaughnessy, who today received one of the most prestigious awards in all of sports journalism: the Red Smith Award. No one is more deserving. Congratulations, Dan! www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/19/s...

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Book Shop of Beverly Farms @bfbookshop.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This is a great way to while away the weekend. @keithob.bsky.social told us he likes to listen while walking the dog. You do you.

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Thank you to readers everywhere; my family & friends; everyone at @atriabooks.bsky.social who believed in me; all the indie booksellers who hosted events; and the people who lived this story & trusted me to tell it. This underdog book has done the impossible. We are a New York Times bestseller. 💙

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Chad Finn @chadfinn.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This book is so good. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

If you love basketball, the Celtics, Larry Bird, or just great storytelling, you gotta make this HEARTLAND book event this Weds, March 11, at 7 PM @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social in Acton with @chadfinn.bsky.social, the great Bob Ryan, and me. It’s going to be amazing! Hope to see you there. 📚☘️🏀

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Week 1 of the HEARTLAND tour began on a bus ends on a train—and with this incredible review from legendary Boston Globe writer Dan Shaughnessy. “White-hot and incredibly researched”—put it on my tombstone! Check out the list of HEARTLAND book events this week in New England. keithob.com/event-list

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Luke Epplin @lukeepplin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Happy publication day to @keithob.bsky.social, whose book "Heartland" is wonderful--deeply researched and expertly told, about the pivotal chapter in Larry Bird's career, when he could've been a garbageman or a professional basketball player. Don't miss it.

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The HEARTLAND book tour begins, unshaven and way too early, on a bus headed south through the snow. But for this tour, starting Monday night in Terre Haute, Indiana, I think I chose the proper headwear. Hope to see you on the road in the next two weeks! We’ve got some fun events on the schedule. 🏀📚

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Book Shop of Beverly Farms @bfbookshop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Absolute banger of an episode this week, with books by three authors who are NOT on bluesky and @keithob.bsky.social - who we'll be chatting with March 10, at the Beverly Farms Library! Larry Bird! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Keith O’Brien @keithob.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

If you like books, and you’re not listening to the Four Books podcast by @bfbookshop.bsky.social, then what are you really doing, anyway?! Thrilled to have HEARTLAND get a little love here. Come see me at the Book Shop of Beverly Farms on 3/10!

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