We've kicked off another season of the Great Outdoors Book Club, cohosted by 3ROC & C.C. Mellor Memorial Library in Edgewood. This season, all discussions will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at 3ROC. In October and November, we'll be reading and discussing The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.

Discussion for this book will be hosted on Wednesday, November 11th from 6:30-7:30pm at 3ROC.

About the Book: 

Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.

In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. 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.