The Backyard Bird Chronicles

#1 New York Times Bestseller

From the beloved author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan delivers a beautiful and witty reflection on birding, nature, and finding peace in turbulent times.

In The Backyard Bird Chronicles, Tan documents her journey of discovering the beauty and rhythm of the natural world through daily observations, thoughtful reflections, and her own exquisite sketches.

What began in 2016 as a search for calm amid division and chaos became a profound exploration of connection—with nature, with creativity, and with life itself. Featuring a foreword by David Allen Sibley, this inspiring book reveals how wonder can be found just beyond our windows.