Balls on the Lawn: Games to Live By

by Brooks Butler Hays, Jeremy Stein (Illustrator)

The serious leisure aficionado knows that it doesn't take much to transform a ho-hum afternoon into a truly memorable one—just a few balls, some mallets, maybe a horseshoe or two. The transformative nature of lawn sports takes center stage in Balls on the Lawn, an ode to classic outdoor activities, from the common (bocce) to the obscure (Kan-Jam). Including the history and complete rules of 10 iconic games, plus appropriate accompanying cocktails (serious leisure requires serious sustenance), Balls on the Lawn will revolutionize Saturday afternoons through the long-held traditions, robust competition, and abundant camaraderie of lawn sports.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 18, 2014

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A hilarious look at some of the most popular lawn sports. The basic rules and court setup for all the games are laid out. The author’s ongoing commentary is funny and snarky. A fun book that will make you want to go outside and play.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little book about some lawn games. I would've actually liked even more history, but I know that wasn't the point.

[Daniale · Rating 5 out of 5]

i received this book for free through Goodreads Firstreads. I love this little book. It tells you about the history of each game and how to play. My favorite part is that it comes with recipes for cocktails catered to each game, you know, so you get the full effect, lol. Love it!