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Before I get started I'd like to congratulate all the new Specialists that made the final cut in addition to my self. But now it's time for the column that is going to make Wade Keller take a second mortgage out on his house.

Okay, so I thought it was funny. 
 
Actually this is "Book Smarts." Damn that Lance Storm for taking what could possibly be the best name for a book/wrestling related column with his Book Marks. But in all fairness he did have it first. Let me explain what I am hoping to do with this column on a weekly basis.
 
For almost ten years the WWF/WWE has been publishing autobiographies and other Sports entertainment related books. And it will be my job and pleasure to hopefully expose you to different aspects of those books. It could range from anything list of books that suffered the most from revisionist history to the funniest road stories to the most shocking revelation.
 
But my column won't be just limited to the WWE Books. I will of course dive into the world of the other books such as Chris Jericho's autobiography and even Mick Foley's non-wrestling novels. 
 
But all of that will come as soon as I get to rereading some of those gems. I figured I would give you a top five list of my favorite books that I've read in the last few years. 
 
1. "Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks" by Mick Foley

Probably one of the best books I've ever read in any genre. And that beats out a few heavy hitters like Kurt Vonnegut and Ray Bradbury. Makes guys like me who aren't in the best shape really believe they could headline in Madison Square Garden.

2. "Adam Copeland On Edge" by Adam Copeland

Edge's autobiography was written so early in his career and before he had even won his first WWE Title and yet there is so much in there that it keeps you glued to the pages all the way through.

3. "Foley is Good and the Real World is Faker than Wrestling" by Mick Foley

His second book came so quickly after his first that it seemed too much too soon but it was still an excellent read.

4. "Ric Flair: To be the Man" by Ric Flair (ghostwritten by Mark Madden)

It's the Naitch. Even if it was ghostwritten by Mark Madden there's still dozens of great stories from the glory days of the NWA and WCW.

5. "A Lions Tale: Around the World" in Spandex by Chris Jericho

Broke from the Usual wrestling autobiography and didn't jump too quickly to the rise to fame but actually showed you the rise. His trials and tribulations along the way. Plus the picture of him in the Phoenix costume is worth the price alone.

Finally, I just want to close out with a small biography on myself. My name is Brandon Conver. I'm 24 years old and I live in a small town in southern New Jersey just outside of Philadelphia. I currently am employed as a Box Monkey for a major publishing company. Which means I work in a warehouse in the shipping department. Ive been a wrestling fan for over ten years and still counting. I was one of those kids that out grew wrestling when I hit fifth grade but when I was about to enter high school I got hooked into the WWF because of DX and Dude Love and was shocked when I learned that Vince McMahon was the owner of the WWF and not just that annoying announcer on Raw.
 
Brandon Conver can be reached at conver.torch@gmail.com. He also wonders if this is a pimple or a boil?

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