The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year

Name: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
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Book Synopsis: From the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a “howling love letter to the world” (Ann Patchett): a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, personal and natural.

In The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons—from a crow spied on New Year’s Day, its resourcefulness and sense of community setting a theme for the year, to the lingering bluebirds of December, revisiting the nest box they used in spring—what develops is a portrait of joy and grief: joy in the ongoing pleasures of the natural world, and grief over winters that end too soon and songbirds that grow fewer and fewer.

Along the way, we also glimpse the changing rhythms of a human life. Grown children, unexpectedly home during the pandemic, prepare to depart once more. Birdsong and night-blooming flowers evoke generations past. The city and the country where Renkl raised her family transform a little more with each passing day. And the natural world, now in visible flux, requires every ounce of hope and commitment from the author—and from us. For, as Renkl writes, “radiant things are bursting forth in the darkest places, in the smallest nooks and deepest cracks of the hidden world.”

With fifty-two original color artworks by the author’s brother, Billy Renkl, The Comfort of Crows is a lovely and deeply moving book from a cherished observer of the natural world.

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Experience the enchantment of nature and the changing seasons with The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year Book. This captivating literary devotional by Margaret Renkl takes you on a year-long journey through her backyard, sharing fifty-two chapters that follow the lives of creatures and plants. The book beautifully intertwines the passing of seasons with personal stories, creating a profound portrait of both joy and grief.

Renkl's eloquent writing immerses you in the ongoing pleasures of the natural world, from the resourcefulness and sense of community found in a crow observed on New Year's Day to the poignant return of bluebirds to their nest box in December. Alongside the natural rhythm, Renkl offers glimpses into the changing tapestry of a human life, reflecting on the past and embracing the present.

Enhancing the captivating narrative are fifty-two original color artworks by the author's brother, Billy Renkl. These stunning visuals enhance the overall experience, bringing the world of The Comfort of Crows to life with vivid detail and evocative imagery.

The Comfort of Crows is more than just a book; it's a testament to the resilience of nature and the human spirit. Margaret Renkl's observations remind us that even in the darkest of times, beauty can be found in unexpected places. With every turn of the page, you'll find yourself captivated by the wonders of the natural world and the profound connections we share with it.

Indulge yourself in this extraordinary literary journey and discover the comfort and inspiration that the natural world can bring. Immerse yourself in a book that Ann Patchett herself describes as a "howling love letter to the world." Dive into The Comfort of Crows and let its powerful storytelling and mesmerizing artwork leave a lasting impression on your heart and soul.

Ready to embark on this unforgettable journey? Order your copy of The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year Book today and experience the profound beauty of nature like never before.

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