Book · 2023 · nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-fiction=2023-08-20
Tom Lake
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We're into August now and this summer season stretches out before us for another month or so until Labor day arrives so it's appropriate that we're talking about Tom Lake the new novel from and patet which is full of trees in full bloom wild fruit Summer Stock theater troops and the great state of Michigan.
What they say about it
- Discussed on The Book Review“The book review podcast”2
- Features a Michigan setting“Michigan cherry farm”2
The best things said about it
I'm thinking of Tom Lake, her last book as well. Loved Tom Lake.
Well, I mean, when we think about like Tom Lake, which our queen Anne Patchet wrote, but Merryill Streep read it.
I feel like that would also be an app title for this book which finds a family forced to live together again on their Michigan Cherry Farm during the first year of the pandemic as your main character Lara writes quote.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, which is a pandemic novel.
Why people recommend it
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett is a contemporary novel that follows a mother recounting her past romance with a famous actor to her daughters while the family isolates together on a Michigan cherry farm during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The book was a frequent topic of conversation on The Book Review, where host Gilbert Cruz spoke with Ann Patchett about the summer setting, the theatrical backdrop of the narrative, and the intense family dynamics forced by pandemic lockdowns. Cruz frequently expressed his admiration for the novel, calling it a standout achievement in contemporary fiction. Other cultural commentators also celebrated the book and its audio adaptation. MJ Franklin recommended the novel on The Book Review during a segment dedicated to engaging pandemic literature, praising its heartfelt and resonant storytelling. On Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Jenna Bush Hager highlighted the book during a discussion of exceptional audiobook performances, specifically noting the role of Meryl Streep in narrating the text. Across these appearances, critics and interviewers emphasized Patchett's ability to weave together past theatrical glamour and present-day isolation, creating a rich narrative landscape that deeply resonated with readers navigating their own reflections during a historically turbulent period.
Every mention
MJ Franklin which brings me to my book which is Tom Lake by Anne patchet which is a pandemic novel 1
“which brings me to my book which is Tom Lake by Anne patchet which is a pandemic novel”
Gilbert Cruz I'm thinking of Tom Lake, her last book as well. Loved Tom Lake. 5
“I'm thinking of Tom Lake, her last book as well. Loved Tom Lake.”
“we're into August now and this summer season stretches out before us for another month or so until Labor day arrives so it's appropriate that we're talking about Tom Lake the new novel from and patet which is full of trees in full bloom wild fruit Summer Stock theater troops and the great state of Michigan”
“I feel like that would also be an app title for this book which finds a family forced to live together again on their Michigan Cherry Farm during the first year of the pandemic as your main character Lara writes quote”
“welcome back to the book review podcast I'm Gilbert Cruz and I'm here with Anne patchet whose latest novel Tom lake is out now”
“and patchet thank you so much for coming on the book review podcast to talk about your book Tom Lake”
Jenna Bush Hager Well, I mean, when we think about like Tom Lake, which our queen Anne Patchet wrote, but Merryill Streep re… 1
“Well, I mean, when we think about like Tom Lake, which our queen Anne Patchet wrote, but Merryill Streep read it.”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Meryl Streep reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, which only came out a few years ago.”
“one of which listeners of the book review podcast should already know about because it was written by a person I interviewed last week that was Tom Lake by an patchet”