Nonfiction

 On Jan. 27, 2001, an Oklahoma State University plane crashed in Colorado; 10 people died in the crash, including Will Hancock, 31, the basketball team's coordinator of media relations. "Riding with the Blue Moth," a memoir by Will's father, Bill Hancock, gives you a glimpse into his pain, but mostly sets the example of how to deal with grief. Filled with humor and hope, it's a must-read for anybody who appreciates a compelling story. Just make sure you have a box of Kleenexes.

-Fred Minnick

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