‘Best books of 2021, chosen by St. Louis librarians
Hundreds of thousands of books are published in the U.S. annually — and millions globally, according to UNESCO.
On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, librarians Jennifer Alexander of St. Louis County Library and Kathy Condon Boettcher of St. Louis Public Library shared their favorite books released in 2021. From a book on how fungal networks allow trees to share resources, to a mystery based on the real-life story of India’s first female lawyer, there’s something for everyone on their lists.
They also recommended publications with local ties, including a new coffee-table book that details pro wrestling’s St. Louis heyday.
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On the bookshelf: Locally written books for holiday gift-giving
St. Louis boasts a wealth of local authors. Discovering their works, especially in December, can be a fun way to keep your holiday gift shopping local and personal. From St. Louis history to sports to life lessons to science fiction and fantasy, this list offers a great place to start. For these titles and more check out local bookstores, such as Main Street Books, 307 S. Main St. in Historic Saint Charles and The Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Blvd. in Webster Groves.
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How a Jewish St. Louisan introduced the city to ‘Wrestling at the Chase’
Award-winning author, film producer, and sports historian Ed Wheatley will be at the fourth annual Great things happen on planes, a time and space where people can either sleep, talk or read. Thankfully for wrestling fanatics, Jewish St. Louisan Sam Muchnick used a plane trip in 1958 very wisely. Thanks to Ed Wheatley’s book, Wrestling at the Chase, Muchnick’s gamble is getting acclaim more than 60 years later.
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New book examines St. Louis WWE precursor at Edwardsville Book Festival
Award-winning author, film producer, and sports historian Ed Wheatley will be at the fourth annual Edwardsville Book Festival at 1-3 p.m. Saturday in Edwardsville City Park to sign and discuss his new book, Wrestling at the Chase.
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New Wrestling at the Chase book and how you can meet the author plus wrestlers Ric Flair or Cowboy Bob Orton, Jr.
How is it that four simple words, Wrestling at the Chase can stir vivid and special memories across multiple generations of people across our nation?
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‘Wrestling at the Chase’ coffee-table book aims to keep memories alive
Growing up, Ed Wheatley spent Saturday nights with his grandmother, drinking root beer floats and watching Wrestling at the Chase.
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St. Louis Proud: Chase Park Plaza
St. Louis was once described as the wrestling capital of the world and now the sport is experiencing a revival.
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Ted DiBiase visits St. Louis for ‘Wrestling at ‘Wrestling at the Chase’ | A new book that will have you reliving the past and wondering about the future
This past August, The National Wrestling Alliance held two nights of action at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Let’s rewind 62 years to the very beginning of Wrestling at the Chase.
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‘Wrestling at the Chase’ details pro wrestling’s St. Louis heyday
For more than two decades spanning the 1960s and ’70s, “Wrestling at the Chase” regularly drew hundreds to the Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Then, on Saturday evenings, hundreds of thousands more watched the matches on television.
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“In the Know” with Ray Hartmann
Ed Wheatley talks about his new book, “Wrestling at the Chase.”
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PHOTO GALLERY: Run to read combines exercise, learning and baseball history
Saturday’s Run to Read event featured a 5-kilometer run, as well as a mile “story stroll,” both of which ended at the Washington Library. More than 200 people participated, all receiving a book. Walkers got to learn about St. Louis baseball history through signs held up along the route.
After the race, Chesterfield author Ed Wheatley discussed his books on the St. Louis Browns and Cardinals.
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Ted DiBiase visits St. Louis for ‘Wrestling at the Chase’ book launch
To commemorate the book launch, Wheatley will be appearing at the Missouri Athletic Club for a special book signing and live event. Wheatley will be joined by Ted DiBiase, who spent years wrestling in the NWA and its affiliates before joining the WWE and becoming The Million Dollar Man.
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Sports historian releases new coffee table book ‘Wrestling at the Chase’
Anyone over 40 who grew up in St. Louis remembers “Wrestling at the Chase,” and names like Harley Race, Dick The Bruiser. King Kong Brody, and today’s WWE owe their very existence to what happened in St. Louis.
Award-winning author, film producer, and sports historian, Ed Wheatley spoke about his new book.
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Turnbuckle Talk with Ed Wheatley – Emmy Award Winning Film Maker and Author
Ed Wheatley has written many award winning books about the great game of Baseball (St. Louis Browns, St Louis Cardinals) and has produced Emmy Award winning documentaries on PBS about the same. Ed is the author of the book “Wrestling at the Chase”, and we discuss all things Pro Wrestling and Baseball in this landmark interview for Turnbuckle Bros!
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Relive the Golden Age of St. Louis Wrestling with the ‘Wrestling at the Chase’ Book
From the diamond to the ring: That’s the latest move from St. Louis Browns diehard Ed Wheatley.
St. Louis author Ed Wheatley is also a sports historian and a film producer, which makes him uniquely qualified to assemble the definitive book on the history of wrestling in St. Louis.
Wheatley’s upcoming release, Wrestling at the Chase, chronicles the people and places of the local wrestling scene. Vintage photographs, flyers and more illustrate the magic and excitement of the time.
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Ring the Bell: ‘Wrestling at the Chase’ book coming in the fall
From the diamond to the ring: That’s the latest move from St. Louis Browns diehard Ed Wheatley.
The best-known fan of STL’s old American League baseball franchise, Wheatley just shared the news that his new book about “Wrestling at the Chase” will hit the shelves later this year.
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Get Ready For Body Slams And Dropkicks As Wrestling Returns To The Chase
After nearly four decades, athletes will again be bouncing off ropes and crashing into turnbuckles this weekend at the Chase Park Plaza. Professional wrestling is returning, thanks to the leader of an alternative rock band.
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The Annie Frey Show: Mike Ferguson & Ed Wheatley
Mike Ferguson is in for Annie Frey. Ed Wheatley (President at St. Louis Browns Historical Society) talks about his Wrestling at the Chase book and more.
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Jennifer and Wendy Show
The local author, who has kept the St. Louis Browns relevant in town, talks about his new project about what was the premiere STL Saturday night entertainment.
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Great North Wrestling/The Hannibal TV
Herb Simmons & Ed Wheatley discuss the Wrestling at the Chase Book.
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