November 27, 2017

Five of Ann Patchett’s Favorite Books

Ann Patchett, author of our November ’17 Book Pick, “This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage”, has some reading recommendations.

Story By: Ann Patchett

Five of Ann Patchett’s Favorite Books

Ann Patchett, author of our November ’17 Book Pick, “This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage”, has some reading recommendations. Story By: Ann Patchett

Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2000 by David Sedaris

Embedded Image

For forty years, David Sedaris kept a diary in which he recorded everything that captured his attention. A great reminder there’s no such thing as a boring day. This book is his masterpiece.

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Embedded Image

This novel based on the death of Lincoln’s son, Willie, unfolds in a graveyard over the course of a single night. For me, the best novel of 2017.

Less by Andrew Sean Greer

Embedded Image

A bittersweet romance of chances missed, this touching story about a gay man traveling the world just before turning fifty made me roar with laughter.

Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout

Embedded Image

A collection of short stories that continues the story of Lucy Barton. Strout gets better with every book she writes.

Hunger by Roxane Gay

Embedded Image

A searingly honest memoir about food, weight and self image. If you have food issues, body issues, or have ever caught yourself being judgmental (doesn’t that cover all of us?) then this book is for you.

Want to know the secrets behind writing those heart-pounding romance novels? @yulin.kuang spills all on the first episode of Bookmarked. Tune in to learn about her approach to writing complex female characters in the realm of romance — it’s an art form we’re in awe of.

Subscribe now on the @iheartpodcast app, @applepodcasts, or wherever you listen, and never miss a juicy conversation.
A juicy love triangle and the beach? Sign us up! ☀️

📷: @overbooked_pod
The best book recs come from the people who write the books we love 💛 

@RileyKeough, @The_PastaQueen, @emilyhenrywrites, and @ashleyelston are doing the ultimate lit check, sharing the romance, thrillers, memoirs, and fiction they're obsessing over. Which one are you reading (or listening to) next? 📚

Discover their full list of summer book recs on @AppleBooks!
"It hasn’t been entirely joyful, discovering her, unearthing her truths, and seeing her tears. But there has also been joy, and that’s what I cling to as I try to frame this into a story that feels true."

The Phoenix Pencil Company by @allisonkingwrites explores the importance of preserving stories from generation to generation and how they shape who we are to become.
Psst… have you heard? The first episode of Bookmarked, the new Reese’s Book Club podcast, just dropped with special guests @emilyhenrywrites and @yulin.kuang. Press play on the must-listen episode, and go behind the scenes each week with host @daniellerobay for your favorite stories, characters, and authors.

Listen in every Tuesday on the @iheartpodcast app, @applepodcasts, or wherever you listen. Got questions? Take the mic. Ring 501-291-3379 to ask, recommend, and discover.
"Human will is a particularly powerful magic."

On our TBR this week? Anita de Monte Laughs Last by @xochitltheg of course 💙
"Los Angeles was whatever you wanted it to be, and that was thanks to the constant influx of immigrants arriving with their dreams, not only from other countries, but from other states within the nation.”

Love this line about the beautiful diversity of the city from @mariaescandon in L.A. Weather.
Bookmarked, the new Reese’s Book Club podcast, launches tomorrow and we’re thrilled to announce our first guests, romance queens @emilyhenrywrites and @yulin.kuang! 

Listen in tomorrow and prepare to fall in love with their romance-filled episode.
We asked “what’s a book every woman should read once” and Bookthreads delivered 💙 Here are some of the most voted for titles by all of you. It might be time to bring these to the top of the TBR.