Today, I've got a special treat. We're taking a look at:

The Best of Down Goes Brown: Greatest Hits and Brand New Classics-to-Be from Hockey's Most Hilarious Blog  by Sean McIndoe.

If you've never read his page Down Goes Brown,then you are truly missing out on one of hockey's most entertaining web pages. That web page can be found at: 

http://www.downgoesbrown.com/

Now a look at the book. It's laid out in an easy-to-follow format. There is some repeat material,  meaning that some of it has been put up on the main web page over time. However, there is plenty of all-new material as well.

It's the type of book that doesn't have to be "read" in the traditional sense, from front to back. Instead, you can either go from the table of contents, or just flip through, using the chapter titles at the top of the pages to find something that looks interesting. "Top-secret" flow-charts, phone calls, interviews, and more from the highest levels of pro hockey management abound. Of course, part-way through, the reader begins to get a sense that it's all in good fun, which keeps you reading to see how they end.

There are plenty of inside jokes regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs and other notable teams and people, but it doesn't require a deep knowledge of hockey to enjoy the book. I think that's the best part; it can be laughed at whether you know all the jokes or not.

I would agree that this book complements Sean's web page nicely. Don't forget to check out his webpage, which he updates probably three or four times a week during the NHL season.

To purchase this book from Powell's City of Books in Portland, OR

http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9781118358306-0

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Best-Down-Goes-Brown-Classics-/dp/1118358309/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350671766&sr=1-1&keywords=down+goes+brown

Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-best-of-down-goes-brown-sean-mcindoe/1111014571?ean=9781118358306

I'd like to add a personal note: Sean was kind enough to arrange for the publisher to send me a copy of this book in exchange for my reviews. I cannot thank him enough for his efforts, and I'd like to offer a public thank you to him.