Being Carlos Alcaraz : The Man Behind the Smile - Shortlisted for Charles Tyrwhitt International Sports Book of the Year 2026 - Mark Hodgkinson Genre:Lifestyle, sport & leisure amphibians

amphibians

Grace Nichols

Luang Prabang

The animals she's shared her life with have pulled her through difficult times

Natterjack toad (The Wirral)

Being Carlos Alcaraz : The Man Behind the Smile - Shortlisted for Charles Tyrwhitt International Sports Book of the Year 2026 - Mark Hodgkinson Genre:Lifestyle, sport & leisure amphibiansThis is a wonderful book. I love it. Mark's research is amazing, with the in depth interviews and level of detail providing great insights into who Carlos Alcaraz is.' Annabel Croft, broadcaster and former tennis player: 'A perfect match of author and subject. Mark Hodgkinson's mix of style and substance flair and professionalism mirrors Carlos Alcaraz on a tennis court.' Jon Wertheim, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated'This is a great window into