[white rose]

I'm a horse racing devotee, so my pick would have to be Laura Hillenbrand's "Seabiscuit." Even if you're not into the sport, it's a terrific story and beautifully told.

[Elvis van Foster]

If you want the best-ever horseracing book, buy "Champions". It is the history of the sport in North America, and provides complete Racing Form past performances of over 500 of the alltime greats. Pricey, but indispensable for a true addict.

[MoralSense]

One more vote for "Seabiscuit" -- fabulous. Also, "On Snooker," by Mordecai Richler, to keep the sports fans going.