One of January's simple joys is looking back at last year's book list and planning the reading year ahead. The list I plan bears little resemblance to the list I complete, due mostly to the special merging of time, circumstance and interest along the way, telling me a particular book is the one I must … Continue reading Hitler in Fact & Fiction, Philosophy, History, and Backyard Birds: Favorite Reads of 2025
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The Backyard Bird Chronicles: Amy Tan’s Log of Lore and Love
Sometime in late April a few weeks before the close of another school year, I ask the children, gathered at my feet for a story to close their eyes. Most of them do, and it’s fun to see who’s peeking. “Imagine that you’re in your bed in the morning, and you wake up before anyone … Continue reading The Backyard Bird Chronicles: Amy Tan’s Log of Lore and Love


