by Amy Tan
Alfred A. Knopf, 2024. 288 pages. Nonfiction
Mapping the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches, the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club shares her search for solace which turned into an opportunity to connect with nature in a meaningful way and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
As a fan of Amy Tan's writing-- and someone recently obsessed with birding-- I adored this book! Amy Tan's inquisitive account of the antics of birds in her yard is a joy to read. Her observations of the awe-inspiring delights of nature feel sincere and relatable. This is a perfect springtime read, and the gorgeous illustrations are an added bonus. Tan even includes some comic-style sketches that garnered some laughs from me. Though the author appeals to birders and non-birders alike, if you read this, be warned: you may be inclined to pick up a pair of binoculars yourself!
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Milkweed Editions, 2022. 281 pages. Nonfiction
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by Joan E. Strassman
TarcherPerigee, 2022. 334 pages. Nonfiction
An evolutionary biologist, in this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, shows birders how to appreciate the beauty of the birds right in their own backyard as they observe keenly how their behaviors change from day to day and season to season.
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