Lester Munson returns to Books Between Bites
Submitted by Books Between Bites
Batavia's monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, welcomes Lester Munson Thursday, March 15, for his annual visit to the program. The series is held at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., from noon to 1 p.m.
Lester Munson, nationally known commentator and ESPN senior writer and legal analyst, will discuss two sports-related books: "Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer" by Tom Callahan and "Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball" by Keith Law.
He has selected two sports-related books this year by authors with whom he is acquainted. There will always be time for a Q&A about favorite Chicago teams and sports topics.
The program is held in the large Founders Room on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the library. People are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch items, beverages and baked goods can be purchased at Chapters Coffee House & Café, located just inside the library and adjacent to the meeting room. To pre-order for pickup just before the program, call the cafe at (630) 406-8005.
On April 19, journalist Rick Kogan returns to continue his discussion of Chicago legends. This year, he will talk more about his late friend Studs.
The season ends May 17 when Batavia resident Karl Bruhn tells the story of the Batavia/Chicago connection to a great (and nearly forgotten) architect: Solon Spencer Beman. He designed the United Methodist Church on Batavia Avenue. He also designed many significant buildings in Chicago.
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Books Between Bites was established in Batavia in 1987 by the late Lee C. Moorehead. The program has been continued by Moorehead's wife, Betty, and his daughter, Becky Hoag, in partnership and cosponsorship with George H. Scheetz and Stacey Peterson of Batavia Public Library.
For more information about Books Between Bites, call Becky Hoag at (630) 482-9157.