CT Author James Mustich Returns To Byrd's Books In Bethel

Press release from Byrd’s Books:

Oct. 9, 2020

Connecticut bookworm, James Mustich, author of the best-selling 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die, returns to Bethel's Byrd's Books in front of a live Zoom audience to moderate "Battle of the Books Volume IV - the Alumni Edition." On Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, five people - each an alumni of past "battles" - will work to convince you that they have the next book for you to read. Of course the competing books remain a secret until the event, but the competitors, promising a fierce and fun reunion, are not. They are: Chris Durante, Elizabeth Allen, Kara DiBartolo, Rick Magee and Rebecca Myers.

The format remains the same: Five passionate readers each make a case for a book they think should be on everyone's "To Be Read" list. At the end of the “battle,” the audience VOTES for the book they most want to read or reread, and a winner and runner-up are declared. Copies of 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die, covering fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children’s books, history, and more, The 1,000 Books to Read Page-A-Day Calendar 2021 (a great holiday gift), and all five of the books in the program will be available for purchase. To join in this exciting bibliophile barrage, you can access the Zoom code by going to https://conta.cc/3lkMaGJ

James Mustich's acclaimed masterwork,1,000 Books to Read Before You Die, took fourteen years to research, compile, and write. The book was published to great acclaim in October 2018. The Washington Post called it “the ultimate literary bucket list,” and O, The Oprah Magazine, said, “If there’s a heaven just for readers, this is it.”

A special note: A few days later, on Saturday, October 24th, the Danbury Animal Welfare Society will present its 2020 DAWS Ball, a virtual event that will celebrate the work of this year's honoree, Byrd's Books' owner, Alice Hutchinson. As a community gathering place, Byrd's Books has held “PAWS to Read” adoption events on behalf of the Society. For more information, visit https://daws.org/annual-ball-2020/

Byrd's Books is now open weekly Tuesdays through Saturdays,10:00am to 6:00pm, for quick touch-free purchasing and pick-up of bagged prepaid books. 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 allows three people, or one family group, to shop at a time. If you would like curbside or doorway delivery, please call the shop when you arrive. To answer questions and get suggestions on books to read, call (203) 730 BYRD (2973) or visit ByrdsBooks.com for the latest titles and to add your name to the mailing list.

Byrd’s Books is a general bookstore that carries only new titles, with a special focus on Connecticut authors, poets, publishers and illustrators. As a proud member of the American Booksellers Association and its division, Indiebound, Byrd’s Books participates in the larger community of bookselling nationwide, especially encouraging and promoting a vibrant network of independent bookstores. Byrd's Books features additional sections that include bestsellers, children's books, poetry, mystery, science and nature, and classics, as well as greeting cards, gifts, puzzles, and a large selection of discounted titles.

This press release was produced by Byrd’s Books. The views expressed here are the author's own.