Author Nick Greene discusses his book "How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius"

Get an insider’s view of World Cup fever with Nick Greene, author of How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius. Greene will break down the strategy, drama, history, and global passion that make soccer the world’s most beloved sport. Join us for a lively conversation that will change the way you watch the game forever. Nick will be joined in conversation with bestselling author Emily Franklin.

About Nick Greene

Nick Greene is the acclaimed author of How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius and is celebrated for his witty, interdisciplinary exploration of the “beautiful game.” Join us as he shares stories and insights into the world’s most popular sport, drawing on perspectives from architects, stuntwomen, paleoanthropologists, and computer scientists to uncover the surprising truths—and hidden brilliance—behind soccer. Nick is also the author of the critically acclaimed How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius.

About Emily Franklin

Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of twenty-five books including The Lioness of Boston, based on the life of trailblazer Isabella Stewart Gardner. Her work and photos have been published in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Kenyon Review, and The Journal of the American Medical Association, among many other places. Her new novel is Love & Other Monsters, the untold origin story of Frankenstein told from the perspective Claire Clairmont, Mary Shelley’s forgotten stepsister who changed the course of literature forever.

About the COOP

Founded in 1882 by Harvard students, The COOP began as a simple but ambitious idea: a store created to serve students. When MIT joined the cooperative in 1916, The COOP quickly became a landmark in Harvard Square. Over the decades, it has welcomed cultural icons while evolving into a global destination for community and culture. Today, The COOP remains a hub for discovery, conversation, and community; bringing together readers, writers, and ideas that shape campus life and reach far beyond it.

Please note:

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• Books by Nick Greene are available for purchase and signing at the COOP.
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• Location details: This event is located on the 3rd floor of The COOP at 1400 Mass Ave. in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.