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The Backyard Bird Chronicles (2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year)
The Backyard Bird Chronicles (2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year)
We are delighted to announce The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan as the Barnes & Noble Gift Book of the Year. Amy Tan’s stories of love and family have moved us for decades, and now we get to experience birding through her eyes and stunning illustrations.
"Quirky and thoughtful, a collection that radiates warmth and joy." – Katie, Bookseller, Holmdel, NJ.
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See AllThis Month's Pick: All the Beauty in the World
Explore the hallowed halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art like only a former security guard can. Paired with a touching personal story full of heart, humor and humanity, this is an examination of the world through timeless art.
Explore the hallowed halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art like only a former security guard can. Paired with a touching personal story full of heart, humor and humanity, this is an examination of the world through timeless art.
