Luke Epplin
@lukeepplin.bsky.social
Author of MOSES AND THE DOCTOR (coming February 2026) and OUR TEAM (on Larry Doby, Satchel Paige, Bob Feller) lukeepplin.com Contact: lepplin@gmail.com
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Luke Epplin
@lukeepplin.bsky.social
· Jun 2
All right, listen up: "Moses and the Doctor" is now available for pre-order. It's got Dr. J, Moses Malone, the ABA, playground basketball, Philly, Houston, Bird and Magic, and much more. It comes out on February 10, 2026. Let's go. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/moses-and-...
Now that "Moses and the Doctor" is available everywhere books are sold, here's how to get a signed copy: Order through Astoria Bookshop (link below), or send me a request for a signed bookplate (my email is in my bio). I'll mail you one free. It's that simple. www.astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owl...
Moses and the Doctor by Luke Epplin | Astoria Bookshop
The rousing story of two trailblazing superstars—Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Moses Malone—whose improbable alliance and unsung legacies shaped the wildest and most innovative era of basketball history.
www.astoriabookshop.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Now that "Moses and the Doctor" is available everywhere books are sold, here's how to get a signed copy: Order through Astoria Bookshop (link below), or send me a request for a signed bookplate (my email is in my bio). I'll mail you one free. It's that simple. www.astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owl...
For publication day my parents mailed me a taste of home.
February 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
For publication day my parents mailed me a taste of home.
Reposted by Luke Epplin
"Moses and the Doctor" goes on sale today. For this week's newsletter, I wrote about the two people who made it possible: my wife and daughter. The book wouldn't exist without them. This day is as much theirs as it is mine. substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Finish Line
Or, an Ode to My Wife and Daughter
substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"Moses and the Doctor" goes on sale today. For this week's newsletter, I wrote about the two people who made it possible: my wife and daughter. The book wouldn't exist without them. This day is as much theirs as it is mine. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reposted by Luke Epplin
Happiest of pub days to @lukeepplin.bsky.social, a terrific writer, who was kind enough to send me a copy of his new book. I cannot wait to tear into this one.
February 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Happiest of pub days to @lukeepplin.bsky.social, a terrific writer, who was kind enough to send me a copy of his new book. I cannot wait to tear into this one.
Reposted by Luke Epplin
This was a joy.
This might've been the most fun I've had on a podcast. It's me and Jeff Pearlman talking not only about "Moses and the Doctor" but also about the process of writing a book in general and the state of book publishing. Give it a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Luke Epplin: Author,
Podcast Episode · Two Writers Slinging Yang · 02/10/2026 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This was a joy.
My sister just sent me this photo--"Moses and the Doctor" is already on display at the Barnes & Noble in Springfield, IL.
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
My sister just sent me this photo--"Moses and the Doctor" is already on display at the Barnes & Noble in Springfield, IL.
Reposted by Luke Epplin
My pub day tradition is to buy other people's books that are out the same day to read, so today I'm getting @lukeepplin.bsky.social's MOSES & THE DOCTOR, because my spring league basketball season starts in 57 days and I need motivation while I condition...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/luke-...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/luke-...
Moses and the Doctor
The rousing story of two trailblazing superstars—Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Moses Malone—whose improbable alliance and unsung legacies shaped the wild...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
My pub day tradition is to buy other people's books that are out the same day to read, so today I'm getting @lukeepplin.bsky.social's MOSES & THE DOCTOR, because my spring league basketball season starts in 57 days and I need motivation while I condition...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/luke-...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/luke-...
All right, I'm off to the train station. Coming at you tonight, Philly. Any friends in Philadelphia: not too late to drop everything and come see me chitchat at the Barnes & Noble off Rittenhouse Square at 6 pm. www.eventbrite.com/e/luke-eppli...
February 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
All right, I'm off to the train station. Coming at you tonight, Philly. Any friends in Philadelphia: not too late to drop everything and come see me chitchat at the Barnes & Noble off Rittenhouse Square at 6 pm. www.eventbrite.com/e/luke-eppli...
This might've been the most fun I've had on a podcast. It's me and Jeff Pearlman talking not only about "Moses and the Doctor" but also about the process of writing a book in general and the state of book publishing. Give it a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Luke Epplin: Author,
Podcast Episode · Two Writers Slinging Yang · 02/10/2026 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
This might've been the most fun I've had on a podcast. It's me and Jeff Pearlman talking not only about "Moses and the Doctor" but also about the process of writing a book in general and the state of book publishing. Give it a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
"Moses and the Doctor" goes on sale today. For this week's newsletter, I wrote about the two people who made it possible: my wife and daughter. The book wouldn't exist without them. This day is as much theirs as it is mine. substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Finish Line
Or, an Ode to My Wife and Daughter
substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"Moses and the Doctor" goes on sale today. For this week's newsletter, I wrote about the two people who made it possible: my wife and daughter. The book wouldn't exist without them. This day is as much theirs as it is mine. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reposted by Luke Epplin
Happy Publication Day to this absolutely wonderful book on Dr. J and Moses Malone. @lukeepplin.bsky.social has perfectly captured the dramatic era when the ABA and NBA merged and two men’s playing chemistry resulted in a glorious championship for the 76ers. Buy one for yourself and one for a friend!
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Happy Publication Day to this absolutely wonderful book on Dr. J and Moses Malone. @lukeepplin.bsky.social has perfectly captured the dramatic era when the ABA and NBA merged and two men’s playing chemistry resulted in a glorious championship for the 76ers. Buy one for yourself and one for a friend!
Went into my local bookstore with a copy of my book in hand and the bookseller said that he just noticed my book in my publisher's catalogue. When I asked what drew him to it, he said that the title reminded him of "Judas the Black Messiah." Silence. I didn't know what to say.
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Went into my local bookstore with a copy of my book in hand and the bookseller said that he just noticed my book in my publisher's catalogue. When I asked what drew him to it, he said that the title reminded him of "Judas the Black Messiah." Silence. I didn't know what to say.
Reposted by Luke Epplin
Show up for m’boy Luke, NYC.
NYC friends: Come see me talk about "Moses and the Doctor" on Thursday in Brooklyn. My editor and agent will be there, three past roommates will be there, heck, maybe it'll be the winter's hottest reading. You won't know unless you show up.
THIS THURS 2/12 SQUAWKIN’SPORTS
NBA ALL-STAR EDITION
IT’S GONNA BE 40-DEGREES!
get out your damn house
W/ @yaronweitzman.bsky.social
@lukeepplin.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
& @sixersnba.bsky.social
@lakersnation.bsky.social
fans alike.
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
NBA ALL-STAR EDITION
IT’S GONNA BE 40-DEGREES!
get out your damn house
W/ @yaronweitzman.bsky.social
@lukeepplin.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
& @sixersnba.bsky.social
@lakersnation.bsky.social
fans alike.
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
February 10, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Show up for m’boy Luke, NYC.
It's the night before my book is published and I'm eating Fritos and trying to stay in a moment that rarely comes around in the life of a book writer.
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
It's the night before my book is published and I'm eating Fritos and trying to stay in a moment that rarely comes around in the life of a book writer.
Reposted by Luke Epplin
I received my pre-ordered copy of Moses and The Doctor by @lukeepplin.bsky.social today. Just leaving through it is already bringing back childhood memories of watching Sixers games with my Dad.
February 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
I received my pre-ordered copy of Moses and The Doctor by @lukeepplin.bsky.social today. Just leaving through it is already bringing back childhood memories of watching Sixers games with my Dad.
Even though "Moses and the Doctor" doesn't go on sale until tomorrow, I just got an email from a reader who must've snagged an early copy and is enjoying the book so far. Always great to hear.
February 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Even though "Moses and the Doctor" doesn't go on sale until tomorrow, I just got an email from a reader who must've snagged an early copy and is enjoying the book so far. Always great to hear.
As I've said numerous times, I'm an old-school when it comes to media. I work in print and I love seeing things in print. Always exciting to see a story about my book in an actual newspaper.
February 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
As I've said numerous times, I'm an old-school when it comes to media. I work in print and I love seeing things in print. Always exciting to see a story about my book in an actual newspaper.
NYC friends: Come see me talk about "Moses and the Doctor" on Thursday in Brooklyn. My editor and agent will be there, three past roommates will be there, heck, maybe it'll be the winter's hottest reading. You won't know unless you show up.
THIS THURS 2/12 SQUAWKIN’SPORTS
NBA ALL-STAR EDITION
IT’S GONNA BE 40-DEGREES!
get out your damn house
W/ @yaronweitzman.bsky.social
@lukeepplin.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
& @sixersnba.bsky.social
@lakersnation.bsky.social
fans alike.
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
NBA ALL-STAR EDITION
IT’S GONNA BE 40-DEGREES!
get out your damn house
W/ @yaronweitzman.bsky.social
@lukeepplin.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
& @sixersnba.bsky.social
@lakersnation.bsky.social
fans alike.
greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NYC friends: Come see me talk about "Moses and the Doctor" on Thursday in Brooklyn. My editor and agent will be there, three past roommates will be there, heck, maybe it'll be the winter's hottest reading. You won't know unless you show up.
One of the joys of publishing a book is getting a writeup in my hometown paper, the Journal News in Litchfield, Illinois. This is paywalled, unfortunately, but a big shout-out to small-town newspapers, still serving the community. www.thejournal-news.net/stories/litc...
Litchfield Leads Epplin To Moses And The Doctor - The Journal-News
There is something poetic about Luke Epplin choosing a doctor as one of the main focuses of his second book, even if that person might have a different expertise than Epplin’s father, Dr. Jerome …
www.thejournal-news.net
February 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
One of the joys of publishing a book is getting a writeup in my hometown paper, the Journal News in Litchfield, Illinois. This is paywalled, unfortunately, but a big shout-out to small-town newspapers, still serving the community. www.thejournal-news.net/stories/litc...
The New England Patriots are why we can't have nice things.
February 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
The New England Patriots are why we can't have nice things.
Reposted by Luke Epplin
Just ordered this myself — can’t wait to read it!
We're down to the wire for "Moses and the Doctor." This is the last weekend that you can preorder from Astoria Bookshop and receive a signed copy along with the custom cards that we made featuring Dr. J and Moses Malone. Do it before Tuesday! www.astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owl...
February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Just ordered this myself — can’t wait to read it!
I watch only one football game a year, and this one isn't making me question that decision....
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I watch only one football game a year, and this one isn't making me question that decision....
I've aged out of the demographic for the Super Bowl halftime show and am now squarely in the Super Bowl pregame/national anthem cohort. Still a great halftime show, though.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I've aged out of the demographic for the Super Bowl halftime show and am now squarely in the Super Bowl pregame/national anthem cohort. Still a great halftime show, though.
Not to be a grumpy old man, but back in my day Super Bowl ads featured frogs accidentally croaking out a beer name with nary a celebrity in sight.
February 9, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Not to be a grumpy old man, but back in my day Super Bowl ads featured frogs accidentally croaking out a beer name with nary a celebrity in sight.
Last day to take advantage of this offer. Don't miss it!
We're down to the wire for "Moses and the Doctor." This is the last weekend that you can preorder from Astoria Bookshop and receive a signed copy along with the custom cards that we made featuring Dr. J and Moses Malone. Do it before Tuesday! www.astoriabookshop.com/item/koW0Owl...
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Last day to take advantage of this offer. Don't miss it!