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The Rock picture book detailed but not in-depth

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 5, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When I scribbled down some words, “detailed but not in-depth,” to describe the latest...

Fathers’ Blood spills onto the page

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Nov 3, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

“They say that the road ain’t no place to start a family…” This lyric from...

Writing about wrestling’s history definitely Tim Hornbaker’s ‘territory’

Posted by Jon Langmead | Oct 22, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Tim Hornbaker has a genuine curiosity for the lives of the wrestlers and promoters that he writes...

The Great Near Miss: Ray Tennenbaum and the story of Sleeperhold

Posted by Jon Langmead | Oct 13, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Thirty years ago, Ray Tennenbaum wrote a book that could have reshaped the way people understand...

Nakamura’s autobiography deserves a loud ‘yeahOH!’

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 8, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The autobiography of Shinsuke Nakamura, King of Strong Style: 1980-2014, is a lot like him....

‘Purodyssey’ a fascinating look into Japanese wrestling and culture

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Sep 24, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

For most people, the New Year’s season is a chance to celebrate the coming year, party in...

Creating the Mania book is terrific, for now

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 22, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

“Unparalleled access” is a term often thrown around by publishers hyping how the...

Retro review: The Untamed White Savage full of mystery, action and combat

Posted by LANCE LUMLEY | Sep 9, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Derek Callon’s book, The Untamed White Savage, is an interesting journey of how his father...

Mad Man Pondo’s wild life detailed in new book

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 5, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Mad Man Pondo, the hardcore legend who has bled in countries across the globe, didn’t think...

Danny Davis gives readers more than just another wrestling book

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jun 11, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

“Dangerous” Danny Davis insists he wants a good, clean interview. The request is a...

Raw 25th anniversary book full of memories, fond and forgotten

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 26, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

There’s a treasure trove of memories on the pages of the just-released book WWE RAW: The...

Herb Welch reprint slim but insightful

Posted by Nathan Hatton | May 20, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

How to Become a Champion, written by former light heavyweight wrestling champion Herb Welch...

Q & A with Liam O’Rourke, author of Crazy Like a Fox

Posted by Caleb Smith | Mar 7, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Liam O’Rourke is the author behind the much-praised biography Crazy Like A Fox: The...

Antonino Rocca’s Self Defense and Physical Fitness: A Retrospective Historical and Technical Review

Posted by Nathan Hatton | Mar 3, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, The Sporting Connection

Most people would not put Antonino Argentina Rocca’s name at the top of their go-to list of...

Pillman book excels in writing and storytelling

Posted by Caleb Smith | Feb 27, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Brian Pillman is remembered in so many ways. He was the kid who overcome cancer, the local high...

Retro review: Hornbaker’s book on McMahon empire tells it straight

Posted by Caleb Smith | Feb 19, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The history of professional wrestling has been changed to suit the needs of the individual or...

Two recent kids books very WWE specific

Posted by Quinn Oliver | Feb 1, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

It seems like every time I shop around for books, there’s a new WWE book! The two I’m...

New book turns focus on Trump’s WWE connections

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 25, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

If you are a professional wrestling fan pushing 40 years of age, chances are your introduction to...

Q & A with Steve Verrier, author of Pacific Northwest history book

Posted by Matthew Byer | Jan 20, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Steve Verrier, author of the comprehensive Professional Wrestling in the Pacific Northwest A...

Q & A with Kenny Casanova, co-author of Beefcake’s Struttin’ & Cuttin’

Posted by LANCE LUMLEY | Jan 16, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Brutus Beefcake’s autobiography, Struttin’ & Cuttin’, has just been...

Pacific Northwest book a captivating, comprehensive read

Posted by Matthew Byer | Jan 13, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Steven Verrier’s Professional Wrestling in the Pacific Northwest A History, 1883 to the...

Mat Matters: In praise of Larry Matysik

Posted by Kari Williams | Jan 9, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Opinion

The first time I met Larry Matysik, I was a 15-year-old high school kid who had somehow convinced...

Strut over to get the Beefcake book

Posted by LANCE LUMLEY | Jan 8, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The book Struttin’ & Cuttin’ by Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake and Kenny...

Retro review: Prichard’s training book lays it all out

Posted by Caleb Smith | Jan 7, 2018 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

One of the most unique books about the sport of professional wrestling arrived in my mailbox a few...

Oliver’s ‘Kayfabe’ book shares secrets and laughs

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Dec 9, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

In today’s vernacular “spilling the tea” refers to the act of gossiping, dishing...

‘Saint Mick’ reveals Foley’s big heart

Posted by Caleb Smith | Dec 2, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Just in time for Christmas wrestling legend Mick Foley’s latest book, Saint Mick, has hit...

‘Second Nature’ is a first-rate look into the Flair family

Posted by Kari Williams | Nov 27, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Ric Flair is known worldwide for living it up on the road throughout his decades-long career, but...

Jim Ross: The truest believer

Posted by Jon Langmead | Nov 13, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

In a better world, any interested wrestling fan would be able to sit down with Jim Ross for an...

Say yes to Jericho’s ‘No is a Four Letter Word’

Posted by Kari Williams | Nov 7, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

If you don’t think Chris Jericho is capable of writing an engaging, yet down-to-earth...

Jim Ross keeps an ‘even keel’ throughout ‘Slobberknocker’

Posted by Jon Langmead | Oct 16, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Jim Ross’s Slobberknocker is one of only a few wrestling autobiographies that it’s not...

‘Wrestling’s New Golden Age’ looks into current indy scene

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Sep 29, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Being a military wife, this summer marked yet another move for my family. In the midst of driving...

Charlotte updates Ric Flair’s health at book signing

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 22, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

RIDGEWOOD, NJ – On Thursday evening at her book signing, WWE star Charlotte Flair faced a...

Book offers a fascinating look into all of Mad Dog’s life

Posted by Marty Goldstein | Sep 4, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story tells the tale of an unlikely Quebec and Canadian hero —...

The Canadian Bulldog’s World Interview: Greg Oliver

Posted by Canadian Bulldog | Sep 2, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

SLAM! Wrestling is, in many ways, the Rolling Stone of professional wrestling journalism. Part of...

Grandson’s book on Christine Jarrett filled with love

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 7, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Brennon Martin’s book on his grandmother is about far more than the family legacy. After...

Pete Gas’ book offers plenty of surprises and laughs

Posted by Caleb Smith | Jul 16, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestling fans dream of what it would be like to be in a WWE ring. Perhaps the daydream goes along...

Aries ‘Food Fight’ book plants seeds of interest in nutrition

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 10, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Austin Aries grew up as a “meat-eating, cheese-loving” Wisconsinite, but details...

WWE Book of Top 10s fun and frustrating

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 20, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Look, I know that these type of WWE books are not aimed at me in particular; in short, at this...

Excerpt from ‘Battleground Valhalla’ — “Potato Kick to the Head”

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 11, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Excerpt from Battleground Valhalla, chapter 14, entitled “Potato Kick to the Head”:...

Guest column: The story behind ‘Battleground Valhalla’

Posted by Guest Column | Jun 11, 2017 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Gary Howard Memorial Library

By MICHAEL MAJALAHTI It was in June 2010 that I embarked on a quest to write out my personal life...

Madden pens two ‘Luscious’ autobiographies

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jun 3, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestling for the past 16 years as Luscious Rocky Reynolds, Aaron Madden is the first to admit...

AJ Lee book about far more than wrestling

Posted by Kari Williams | May 30, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

For AJ Mendez Brooks, crazy is much more than a superpower. It’s her life’s work. Her...

Book on Northern California is ‘Big Time’ good

Posted by Nathan Hatton | May 28, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Professional wrestling’s early chroniclers tended to produce survey works that gave readers...

NXT book as much about HHH as the hot brand

Posted by John Powell | Mar 4, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The one thing about being a long-time wrestling fan and reporter is that you are a first-hand...

Dinner with the legends turns into a book

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 25, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

In many ways, Jeff Bowdren is a pretty ordinary guy. He has worked at the county courthouse in...

Ron Starr’s autobiography an eyeopening look at territory era

Posted by Marty Goldstein | Feb 11, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

If all this autobiography — Bad to the Bone: 25 Years of Riots and Wrestling — was...

New book the perfect companion to the Women’s Revolution

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 8, 2017 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The year 2016 will undoubtedly be remembered as the year of the Women’s Revolution in WWE....

Don’t go messing with Hillbilly Jim’s book

Posted by Caleb Smith | Dec 30, 2016 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Books about the lives of wrestlers seem to be pouring off the shelves these days and WWE legend...

Finishing Piper’s book offered therapy for his son, daughter

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 7, 2016 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Ariel Teal Toombs and Colt Baird Toombs had some pretty big shoes to fill, completing the book...

Ventura happy to talk marijuana and The Body

Posted by Bob Kapur | Nov 4, 2016 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

During his time as a wrestling commentator, Jesse “The Body” Ventura was a breath of...

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