Bethel's Byrd's Books Hosts Battle of the Books July 19th

James Mustich began his career in bookselling at an independent bookstore in Briarcliff Manor, New York, in the early 1980s. Now, the Connecticut author of 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die is known to pop in at bookstores, libraries, and literary festivals to host his uniquely engaging 1,000 Books Battle of the Books. 
 
On Friday, July 19th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, James will join book lovers at Bethel's Byrd's Books to oversee another "battle"  in which five passionate readers will each make a case, in front of a live audience, for a book they think should be on everyone's "To Be Read" list. At the end of the "battle," the audience will vote for the book they most want to read or reread, and a winner and runner-up will be declared. Copies of 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die and all five books on the program will be offered for sale.
 
The is event is free and open to all. Wine/beverages and cheese will be served. Registration is strongly suggested, due to space. To save a spot, go to https://conta.cc/2ZFJJDO  Byrd's Books is located at 178 Greenwood Avenue, adjacent to The Toy Room and the nearby landmarked Opera House, across the street from the Bethel Public Library.

Byrd's Books is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sundays 12:00 noon to 4:00pm. On-street parking lines Greenwood Avenue, and municipal parking is available at the Bethel Public Library across the street and at the "Old Train Station" which is where Broken Symmetry now resides. There are private lots nearby as well. For more information, visit byrdsbooks.com or call (203) 730 BYRD (2973).

 

 

 
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