To me, Patchett books put recognizable, mistake-prone characters at the forefront, and I think she’d agree, based on a quick chat we had last year in which I rhapsodized about my favorite novel ...

Ann Patchett, who owns a Nashville bookstore, has written numerous best sellers. She talks about her love of reading and how ...

Award-winning American author Ann Patchett is finally back, with a gorgeous new novel that dives deep into the intricacies of family relationships. Read the first chapter below and discover why ...

In 2024, “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett was the most checked out title at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This reflective novel tells the story of a family who owns a cherry orchard in northern Michigan ...

Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn and Ina welcomes her with a rustic cherry clafoutis. For lunch, they share Charlie Bird's farro salad with Ina's jammy eggs and Ann's ...

Amid the pandemic, a woman tells her three now-grown daughters a story of her youth, a love affair, a path she might have taken but didn’t. While they, in turn, tell her of their hopes and fears ...