Ann Patchett on Her Summery New Novel

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Ann Patchett on Her Summery New Novel

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37 minutes

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Aug 4, 2023

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Ann Patchett returns to the podcast to talk about her new novel, "Tom Lake," waxes poetic on Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" (which plays a big part in her book), and talks about the joys of owning an independent bookstore.

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Aug 4, 2023

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Ann Patchett on Her Summery New Novel

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