Amy Tan—The Backyard Bird Chronicles
Schedule
Wed May 01 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Princeton Public Library | Princeton, NJ
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Please note: registration for this event is now full. Those who registered will be admitted first when doors open at 6:30 p.m. Line formation begins at 6 pm. Remaining seats will be filled at 6:50 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.For this event, Amy Tan will be pre-signing books that will be available for purchase in the library lobby both before and after the event. If you wish to have a personalized copy inscribed with your name, please purchase your book in advance by visiting Labyrinth by 1 pm on May 1st. You may also call the store at 609.497.1600 to place an order and pay by credit card over the phone. We will give the list of names to Amy as she does the pre-signing and your personalized copy will be waiting for you at the event.
Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches.
“The drawings and essays in [Tan’s new] book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery through observation and drawing, suggest the layers of patterns in the natural world, and emphasize a deep personal connection between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan’s backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels.” —David Allen Sibley, from the foreword
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy.
This event is co-presented by Labyrinth Books and the Princeton Public Library.
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Where is it happening?
Princeton Public Library, Kristines, 51 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542, United States,Princeton, New JerseyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
