Skating Books

[ross_hy]

Thanks to the This Week in Skating podcast, I learned (or was reminded, if I forgot) that Gracie Gold is working on a memoir. Based on the below link, looks like it's due to arrive in February:

Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold: 9780593444061 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “piercing account” (The Wall Street Journal) of surviving as a young woman in a society that rewards appearances more than anything and demands perfection...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

 

[SkateGuard]

Thanks to the This Week in Skating podcast, I learned (or was reminded, if I forgot) that Gracie Gold is working on a memoir. Based on the below link, looks like it's due to arrive in February:

Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold: 9780593444061 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “piercing account” (The Wall Street Journal) of surviving as a young woman in a society that rewards appearances more than anything and demands perfection...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

Cover reveal for Gracie Gold's upcoming book:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pIsVkLw1L.jpg

 

[SkateGuard]

Absolutely delighted to share that my new book Jackson Haines: The Skating King is now available where books are sold. You can read a synopsis, explore reviews from Olympic Medallists Christopher Dean, Robin Cousins and Debbi Wilkes and find ordering links and information here:

Jackson Haines: The Skating King

"Jackson Haines: The Skating King" is a biography of The Father of Figure Skating. Learn more about the book, read reviews and order your copy today!

skateguard1.blogspot.com

If anyone has any questions about the book, I'd love to answer them!

 

[sadya]

Absolutely delighted to share that my new book Jackson Haines: The Skating King is now available where books are sold. You can read a synopsis, explore reviews from Olympic Medallists Christopher Dean, Robin Cousins and Debbi Wilkes and find ordering links and information here:

Jackson Haines: The Skating King

"Jackson Haines: The Skating King" is a biography of The Father of Figure Skating. Learn more about the book, read reviews and order your copy today!

skateguard1.blogspot.com

If anyone has any questions about the book, I'd love to answer them!

I'm excited to start reading it today. For anyone in The Netherlands: you can buy it on bol.com as an e-book.

 

[SkateGuard]

I'm excited to start reading it today. For anyone in The Netherlands: you can buy it on bol.com as an e-book.

Really hope you find it interesting @sadya!! If anyone else is looking for an eBook version instead of the paperback, you can get it on Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Thalia, Bücherwurm etc. All the options are listed in the link below:

Available now at your favorite digital store!

Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens

books2read.com

Anyone on FSU can get 25% off if they order the eBook on Smashwords with the coupon code G7PPN.

The other thing I'd love to say to everyone on here is if you're in Finland or ever make a visit there, check out the K.H. Renlunds Museum in Kokkola. This book wouldn't have been possible without their contributions and they actually have a pair of his skates in their collection!

 

[3rdGenSkater]

Am in Finland right now for Espoo! Will def go to see those famous skates!

 

[sadya]

I finished this today and wrote areview in Dutch on bol.com. It won't be visible until later (they check before they place them).

And this is my review on GoodReads in English:

Sahdia Khalid's review of Jackson Haines

5/5: In the 90's I searched everything I could about figure skating. I had just discovered the sport and wanted to know everything about its history. Living in The Netherlands, I couldn't find much and had to travel to a Sportbibliotheek in The Hague to find some books (doesn't exist anymore)...

www.goodreads.com

 

[SkateGuard]

Am in Finland right now for Espoo! Will def go to see those famous skates!

Hope you had a fantastic time in Espoo & that had chance to make it to the Museum in Kokkola to see Jackson Haines' skates!

I finished this today and wrote areview in Dutch on bol.com. It won't be visible until later (they check before they place them).

And this is my review on GoodReads in English:

Sahdia Khalid's review of Jackson Haines

5/5: In the 90's I searched everything I could about figure skating. I had just discovered the sport and wanted to know everything about its history. Living in The Netherlands, I couldn't find much and had to travel to a Sportbibliotheek in The Hague to find some books (doesn't exist anymore)...

www.goodreads.com

THANK YOU @sadya - your review is incredibly kind. Reviews are incredibly important when it comes to algorithms and getting books in front of more eyes. I really appreciate you taking the time! XX

 

[SkateGuard]

Stronger Than She Thinks, a new children's skating book just released by 2X Olympic Medallist Nancy Kerrigan:

Stronger Than She Thinks | Indigo

Buy the book Stronger Than She Thinks by nancy kerrigan at Indigo

www.indigo.ca

Stronger Than She Thinks|Hardcover

In her first book for children, two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan shares scenes from her childhood as she learns how to work hard, to believe in herself, and to land her first axel jump.Nancy (age 8) and her family sacrifice time, money, and effort into her clear skill,...

www.barnesandnoble.com

 

[3rdGenSkater]

I finished this today and wrote areview in Dutch on bol.com. It won't be visible until later (they check before they place them).

And this is my review on GoodReads in English:

Sahdia Khalid's review of Jackson Haines

5/5: In the 90's I searched everything I could about figure skating. I had just discovered the sport and wanted to know everything about its history. Living in The Netherlands, I couldn't find much and had to travel to a Sportbibliotheek in The Hague to find some books (doesn't exist anymore)...

www.goodreads.com

I'll have to see if my Mum has this one. I know she has other books by the same author. We try to trade skating news, but she has more time to be active on GS than I do here, so the information tends to flow more in one direction from her in Canada to me in Scotland.

 

[SkateGuard]

There are some wonderful launch events coming up in conjunction with the upcoming release of Phillippa Cranston Baran's book Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion:

Toronto, ON - Donna Child Fine Art Gallery, February 24th
Arnprior, ON - O'Brien Theatre - March 3rd
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Hotel Aldea - March 13th

If anyone is interested in attending any of these events, you can find more info and RSVP at http://www.phillippacranstonbaran.com

 

[SkateGuard]

A very special interview with Phillippa Cranston Baran about Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion:

Talking Toller with Phillippa Cranston Baran

Interview with Phillippa Cranston Baran, the author of the new book "Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion"

www.skateguardblog.com

 

[TAnolic]

Hello everyone,

I am an author whose latest book is a figure skating novel. Like Water and Ice follows American skater Thad Moulton as he trains for the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan.

Thad is one of the most talented skaters of his generation- and one of its most inconsistent. He has won a gold medal at National Championships every other year throughout the 1990s, and his bad performances haunt him. Can he overcome his inner demons and outside distractions to skate flawlessly on Olympic ice?


https://www.amazon.com/Like-Water-I...refix=like+water+and+ice,stripbooks,72&sr=1-1

 

[Sylvia]

There are some wonderful launch events coming up in conjunction with the upcoming release of Phillippa Cranston Baran's book Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion:

Toronto, ON - Donna Child Fine Art Gallery, February 24th
Arnprior, ON - O'Brien Theatre - March 3rd
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Hotel Aldea - March 13th

If anyone is interested in attending any of these events, you can find more info and RSVP at http://www.phillippacranstonbaran.com

Bezic attended the Toronto event last month:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1764360537360466302

ETA - so did Pj Kwong:

https://x.com/sutherlandbooks/status/1761177846582509721

And Don Jackson: https://x.com/sutherlandbooks/status/1761176785700430299

 

[SkateGuard]

Book review for Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion which is officially released today:

Book Review - Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion

Book review of Phillippa Cranston Baran's "Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion"

www.skateguardblog.com

As of right now, the book has moved up to take the #1 Best Seller spot in the Ice & Figure Skating category on the Amazon charts in Canada.

 

[SkateGuard]

Blurb, teaser trailer and pre-order info for my new book Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s, coming this fall:

Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s

Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s, Ryan Stevens, figure skating history, skating history, figure skating book, 1980s nostalgia

www.skateguardblog.com

 

[care bear]

Hugendubel writes the book can be delivered in 2 weeks.

 

[SkateGuard]

R

Hugendubel writes the book can be delivered in 2 weeks.

Sorry for any confusion! The release date is September 3 (9/3) but some European retailers are entering the data from IS as 3/9. It’s in pre-order status and it won’t actually be released until September 3. If you can’t wait and want to read it now, there’s an ARC Reader sign-up form on the site! ❤

 

[kwanfan1818]

In Europe, 3/9 is September 3. Dates are written dd/mm, not mm/dd.

My credit union in Canada uses the dad/mm format as well.

 

[SkateGuard]

In Europe, 3/9 is September 3. Dates are written dd/mm, not mm/dd.

My credit union in Canada uses the dad/mm format as well.

Thank you for the info and sorry to anyone for confusion!

The date IngramSpark and Nielsen provided booksellers is September 3 and it is listed as a pre-order in most bookstores. The book will be released in September.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Book review for Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion which is officially released today:

Book Review - Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion

Book review of Phillippa Cranston Baran's "Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion"

www.skateguardblog.com

As of right now, the book has moved up to take the #1 Best Seller spot in the Ice & Figure Skating category on the Amazon charts in Canada.

Really wish there was a way to buy this book without giving Ken Whyte/Sutherland House any of my money. ETA: solved my problem and put a hold on it from the library!

 

[Alilou]

Really wish there was a way to buy this book without giving Ken Whyte/Sutherland House any of my money. ETA: solved my problem and put a hold on it from the library!

I wish my library had it

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I wish my library had it

Can you ask them to order it? Most libraries will do so if you ask them.

 

[Alilou]

Can you ask them to order it? Most libraries will do so if you ask them.

Yes, you've spurred me on. Next time I'm there I'll ask.

 

[tony]

Blurb, teaser trailer and pre-order info for my new book Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s, coming this fall:

Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s

Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s, Ryan Stevens, figure skating history, skating history, figure skating book, 1980s nostalgia

www.skateguardblog.com

Day one purchase. Can't wait

 

[SkateGuard]

Today is launch day for my new book "Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s". It's a history of figure skating in the 80s, year-by-year, tying in world events of the decade. There are some lovely black & white photos and dozens of tidbits you simply can't Google. It's available to order in Canada through Chapters Indigo, in the U.S. through Barnes & Noble and in the UK from Waterstones: https://books2read.com/TheSk80s

If anyone has any questions about the book, I'd love to answer them.

 

[Wyliefan]

The forthcoming novel The Favourites is described as Wuthering Heights set in the world of ice dance. I want it right now, but alas, we have to wait until January!

Layne Fargo discusses her new novel, which stages Wuthering Heights in the world of elite ice dance

Layne Fargo’s new novel, The Favourites, reimagines Brontë’s classic in the world of competitive ice dance.

www.thebookseller.com

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The forthcoming novel The Favourites is described as Wuthering Heights set in the world of ice dance. I want it right now, but alas, we have to wait until January!

Layne Fargo discusses her new novel, which stages Wuthering Heights in the world of elite ice dance

Layne Fargo’s new novel, The Favourites, reimagines Brontë’s classic in the world of competitive ice dance.

www.thebookseller.com

Since she actually knows who Madi and Gabby are, I have high hopes this will be a good portrayal of the skating world!

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Since she actually knows who Madi and Gabby are, I have high hopes this will be a good portrayal of the skating world!

Hopefully the skaters won't be competing under spotlights or attempting the Iron Lotus!

 

[SkateGuard]

Denise Biellmann's German language autobiography "Denise Biellmann: Die Biografie" has now been released an audiobook, narrated by Anikó Donáth:

https://www.orellfuessli.ch/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1073752930