I believe I've read all of Ann Patchett's works - fiction and nonfiction - and I just don't think you can go wrong, whichever one you choose! I love the way she tells a story and her character development is just incredible. You have a lot of lovely reading ahead of you! :-)
For some reason I've always assumed Ann Patchett is an older writer (like from the 60s/70s), but obviously not - I've just googled and realised she wrote the Dutch House which I've wanted to read for a while. I'll have to make it more of a priority to read her.
And she owns a bookshop in Nashville, she is basically living my dream life, (except I don’t want to live in the US🤣)!! I have just ordered a copy of The Dutch House 🥰
She is one of my favourites. And Tom Lake is lovely.
I listened to the audio version read by Meryl Streep - it’s phenonenal.
I have just seen the Dutch House audio book is read by Tom Hanks! 😮
You might enjoy this short story - which later became the title of another book! - and more backstory on the Tom Hanks link:
https://harpers.org/archive/2021/01/these-precious-days-ann-patchett-psilocybin-tom-hanks-sooki-raphael/
I've only ever read short works from her but her books are on my list!!
I have just read this, thank you so much for sharing it was a beautiful piece of writing xxx
Ah you are so welcome - glad you enjoyed! I have it bookmarked for myself to return to too xx
He is obviously a friend, I saw them promoting his daughter’s book on her socials yesterday x
And it's got an excellent audiobook read by no less than Meryl Streep!
Wow didn’t know that, I might have to have a listen
I've never read Ann Patchett, but I love the sound of this novel. Another one to add to my list. Thank you :-)
You are very welcome. I hope you like it! X
Great review, thank you (I think I might have to pop into my local bookshop and get a copy!)
Thanks, and yes do. You won’t regret it!
I believe I've read all of Ann Patchett's works - fiction and nonfiction - and I just don't think you can go wrong, whichever one you choose! I love the way she tells a story and her character development is just incredible. You have a lot of lovely reading ahead of you! :-)
For some reason I've always assumed Ann Patchett is an older writer (like from the 60s/70s), but obviously not - I've just googled and realised she wrote the Dutch House which I've wanted to read for a while. I'll have to make it more of a priority to read her.
And she owns a bookshop in Nashville, she is basically living my dream life, (except I don’t want to live in the US🤣)!! I have just ordered a copy of The Dutch House 🥰
Oo yes that is the dream! You’ll have to share if you think Dutch house is worth the read as well.
Will do!
Another on for the list. Thanks Nicola xxx
It’s a beautiful read! X