Beartown by Fredik Backman

When it comes to reading, my favorite books (and movies) are almost always realistic and often involve sports. When my book club selected Bear Town, for the month's selection, I couldn't wait to read it. Set in a town where hockey is EVERYTHING, Bear Town addresses many of the issues surrounding athletics. Current athletes in Bear Town are at the top of the social ladder. The town itself is in desperate need of a winning team to bring it out of financial ruin and is willing to risk anything and step on anyone to make sure the team wins.