Ann Patchett is a bestselling novelist known for works like Bel Canto and Commonwealth, which explore complex human relationships and moral questions. She co-founded and operates Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee, where she actively engages with readers and authors. Her 31 recommendations reflect her deep literary knowledge and commitment to championing diverse voices.
31 Books Recommended by Ann Patchett
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Klara and the Sun
5 people recommendedAnn Patchett recommended this book on the Parnassus Books website.
Also recommended by: Diane Rehm, Ezra Klein, Jack Edwards, Jenny Lawson
Sorrow and Bliss
2 people recommendedAnn Patchett recommended this book on the Parnassus Books website.
Also recommended by: Richard Osman
The Lying Life of Adults
2 people recommendedAnn Patchett recommended this book on the Parnassus Books website.
Also recommended by: Diane Rehm
The Story of More
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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A Little Devil in America
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The Zen of Therapy
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The Whole Language
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The Book of Delights
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The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
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The Days of Afrekete
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Five Tuesdays in Winter
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Little Pieces of Hope
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Graceland, At Last
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The Collected Stories
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Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It
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The Souvenir Museum
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A High Wind in Jamaica
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The Dictionary of Lost Words
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Infinite Country
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