August '23 Pick
Tom Lake
Ann Patchett
In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter...
From Our Book Lover-In-Chief
This comforting summer read has it all—summer theater, a gorgeous Michigan cherry farm, young love, sibling rivalry, and deep mother-daughter relationships. I can’t wait to hear what you think
Our August Reese's Book Club Pick is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett! This story follows Lara Nelson as she tells her 3 curious daughters about her summer romance with famous actor Peter Duke. This comforting summer read has it all—summer theater, a gorgeous Michigan cherry farm, young love, sibling rivalry, and deep mother-daughter relationships. I can’t wait to hear what you think... Join us at Reese's Book Club to discuss all month long!
FROM THE AUTHOR
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett is the author of six novels, including Bel Canto, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction. She writes for the New York Times Magazine, Elle, GQ, the Financial Times, the Paris Review and Vogue. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
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