Birds of America by Lorrie Moore
"Birds of America" is a collection of twelve short stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of everyday life. The stories feature a variety of characters, including a woman who is dealing with her husband's terminal illness, a couple who are struggling to conceive, and a woman who is trying to come to terms with her brother's suicide. The stories are filled with humor, wit, and poignant observations about life, love, and loss.
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- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 291
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 38th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- 'The perfect library': the 196 books selected by 133 personalities (XLSemanal and Zenda)
- Top Authors Pick Their Favorite Books (The Index-Journal)