On Dec. 9, Ann Patchett will discuss These Precious Days in a virtual conversation with Times columnist Steve Lopez.
Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays.
At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a meditation on an unexpected friendship. When Patchett chose an early galley of actor Tom Hanks' short story collection to read one night, she had no idea the choice would be life changing.
Patchett is the author of eight novels, including The Dutch House, Bel Canto and Commonwealth. Born in Los Angeles, she now lives in Nashville and co-owns Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore.
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