The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy TanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
In addition to being a prolific author, Amy Tan is also an accomplished artist, and this book is quite a testimonial to that! Her pencil and ink sketches, along with her handwritten notes, make up almost as much of this book as her bird watching diary.
She started watching birds in September 2017 and the book finishes in December 2022, taking her through the pandemic. She has been interested in bird watching since she was a young child, thanks to her ornithologist father. Starting at age three, she also wanted to be an artist. These two loves dovetail in this fantastic book! She definitely has an eye for detail and color, which helps distinguish all the varieties of birds that she sees.
I started reading this wonderful book right before Christmas. What a joy it was to take some time every afternoon, make a pot of tea, and read about Amy Tan's birds! I took this book in little bits and pieces at a time so I could stretch out my enjoyment of it, and it has taken me through winter, spring and now summer.
Barnes & Noble was nominated this book as their Book of the Year 2024, and I can see why! Do yourself a favor and buy this book - you won't regret it!
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