Ann Patchett | Novelist

Author of Bel Canto, Commonwealth, The Dutch House, and Tom Lake. Co-owner of Parnassus Books, Nashville. Writing about family, art,and the stories that bind us

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

Thank you @LisaJayneHobson

[Lisa Hobson @LisaJayneHobson]

Just finished Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. What a beautiful book! 🥰

[Dj Hackney @HackTheDj]

Here is my @goodreads author blog:
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[Dj Hackney @HackTheDj]

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[Jac Winters @JacWinters]

Bonjour, mes amis.

If I thought the last mountain was steep and revealing, it pales in comparison to this rock face.

I’m standing at the edge of chapters I once believed were un-sharable.

This story has lived in my bones for a long time. Why I chose X to share it — even in part — I may never fully understand.

But I had to do it somewhere. So here we are.

Some days the fear of judgment shakes me to my core.

The world can be cruel. You know that as well as I do.

Yet being there for someone, somewhere, will be stronger than anything else I face.

I am ready. More ready than I have ever been.

We’ve moved past the editing phase. The covers are complete. The pages are set.

Now we take a breath, refocus, and move through every remaining step with care, precision, and intelligence — so this story is presented exactly as it deserves.

I’m surrounded by some of the most brilliant, beautiful, electric, and talented people on the planet — especially my family.

It is paramount that I recognize a few souls in this moment.

To the woman who walked with me through hell — Joanna, you are in that book in an elegantly ferocious way. What a walk.

To my editors, Harry Conway and Elisa Coleman — scary-good talent.

You kept my voice intact and sanded every edge to perfection. Not an easy job, especially with this story.

To @SoveyX — for your sharp insight, for sharing my poetry, and for teaching me that courage is good… but discipline is what carries it forward.

To every book promoter who stood beside me these past fourteen months with encouragement and respect.

To a famous memoirist — for stepping into the ring with me and offering guidance without ever giving away the answers.

To Jessica Silva — my gloriously gifted artist.
The covers are the pièce de résistance.

Lastly, to my important X family.

This is no longer just memories.

This story breathes.

It is fully alive.

I sure hope it helps someone.

I couldn’t ask for a better crew to travel with.

See you this summer.

Merci beaucoup — with love and gratitude,
jW

[Rebecca Buchanan @rebeccaluvsthis]

Spring reads - The Dutch House by @AnnPWrites @HarperCollins - check out my review: https://t.co/gcCvBMLnvv #BookRecommendation #booklover #SpringFlowers #Spring2026 #novel

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@SherrieLowe2 @LisaJayneHobson So glad you downloaded the book! 💛 I did receive your message and have just sent a reply to your inbox. Thank you for reaching out, I really appreciate it

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

Thank you @LisaJayneHobson

[Lisa Hobson @LisaJayneHobson]

Just finished Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. What a beautiful book! 🥰

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@aurora_ascher So excited for this, your work inspires.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@JWSweetRomance So excited for this, great job here

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@LisaStoryWriter Thoughtful, grounding, and generous.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@d_phillip You're welcome.
So excited for this, your work always inspires.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@narwhals9 @Amatoryq You're welcome. Are you an author?

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@AuthorAshaNyr So excited for this, your work always inspires.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@MarianneP2024 So excited for this, your work inspires.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@GJWrites165105 Thoughtful, grounding, and generous.

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@pmwennell This is thoughtful, grounding, and generous.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@sarahgallwrites Thoughtful, grounding, and generous. Will look it out.

[Ann Patchett | Novelist @AnnPWrites]

@KitchenWLinda This landed softly and stayed with me.

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@JastrowHill Thoughtful, grounding, and generous.

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@KippsDaniel Thoughtful, grounding, and generous.

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@Tetrametracall1 Thoughtful, grounding, and generous.