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From addabook_admin

Books on Books

Ah, the sweet musty smell of paper and ink, the thrill of a library card, the danger of "just browsing." These are stories for bibliophiles and bookworms. Think of this list as a love letter to the stacks.

From addabook_admin

Bird is the Word

Whether you're a backyard birder, field ornithologist, or just enjoy a good story with feathers in it, this list is for you. From moving memoirs and fascinating historical accounts to books that simply revel in the quiet joy of watching wings in motion, these reads are full of charm, surprising facts, inspiration, and some lovely illustrations. Handpicked by someone who's been distracted more than once by a pigeon outside the window.

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Recent Notes

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Genius of Birds Jennifer Ackerman

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Genius of Birds

By Jennifer Ackerman

I read this years ago and I'm still spouting out fascinating bird facts from this book (even to those who didn't ask for them).

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My Absolute Darling Gabriel Tallent

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My Absolute Darling

By Gabriel Tallent

LOVE LOVE LOVE I've re-read it twice and it still had me gripping the edge of my seat. Tallent FINALLY has a new book out and I've already...

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

By Gabrielle Zevin

Unexpected and very moving.

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