I knew that Magers and Quinn is part of the best book club in the Cities, Books & Bars. It’s the best because it is held in a bar, so the conversation is free-flowing and spirited. What I didn’t know is that some Books & Bars folks have banded together to form a kickball team. The season is off and running, and the B&B team is off to a 2-0 start. (You can track their progress here.)

Patrick knocks one out of the park.

“Inspiration” and “Text” cheer on the team. (Get your own free nickname when you attend a Wednesday game.)

The next Books and Bars meeting will be next Tuesday, May 13, at the Bryant-Lake Bowl (810 W. Lake St, Minneapolis). Doors open at 6:00; discussion starts at 7:00. The book of the month is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It is a novel set in Nazi Germany and tells the story of a young girl who copes with her struggles by reading. The Guardian called it “a beautifully balanced piece of storytelling.”–David E