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America's Book Club: Ann Patchett

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May 31, 2026

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Ann Patchett is the author of novels, including the #1 "New York Times" bestselling "Tom Lake," works of nonfiction, and children's books. She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the PEN/Faulkner, the Women's Prize for Fiction in the UK, and the Book Sense Book of the Year. Her novel "The Dutch House" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Patchett's work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and "Time" magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. President Joseph Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is the owner of Parnassus Books.

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America's Book ClubAnn PatchettNew York TimesTom LakeWomen's PrizeBook Sense BookYear HerThe Dutch House

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