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Anne Tyler

The beloved writer Anne Tyler is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the novel Breathing Lessons. Over her long career, distinguished by her singular gift for peeling back the layers of family life, she has produced over 20 novels, as well as short stories and criticism. Many of her books are set in her native Baltimore. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Her 2015 novel A Spool of Blue Thread was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize.

Anne Tyler

Shop all the books by American novelist and short-story writer, Anne Tyler, at Barnes & Noble. Tyler published her first novel, If the Morning Ever Comes, in 1964. She's been a prolific author ever since, her work often diving into family dynamics and the complexities of relationships. Her New York Times bestselling book, A Spool of Blue Thread, captures several generations of a family's history, including various secrets and inconsistencies in which the family members remember the past. Tyler's writing is loved by many. Her books are known for quirky well-developed characters and for capturing the essence of everyday life. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel, Breathing Lessons, in which she explores the relationship between a middle-aged married couple as they take a day long road trip to attend a funeral. Anne Tyler's other popular books include Saint Maybe, The Accidental Tourist and one of her most recent novels, French Braid. Visit your local B&N to browse Anne Tyler's books or shop online.

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