If Deadspin gave out Rookie of the Year awards, 2014 might belong to Daniel Genis, who finished a 10-year prison bid in February and has already written several books' worth of raw, incredible, visceral, and profoundly human dispatches about his time inside. There's no better day to revisit the stuff he did for us this year, from his sex/violence/drugs trilogy to his sporting endeavors in weightlifting and tennis to his very own version of a Christmas miracle. Enjoy reading (or re-reading), and, uh, happy holidays.
A Gentleman's Guide to Sex in Prison
Violence Is Currency: A Pacifist Ex-Con's Guide to Prison Weaponry
Drugs, Chess, Books, Or Gambling: How To Fight Boredom In Prison
An Ex-Con's Guide To Prison Weightlifting
Chained Wimbledon: The Joys And Perils Of Prison Tennis
Forgiving The Club Killer: My Prison Friendship With Michael Alig