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Ann Patchett's book recommendations
Key facts
- Ann Patchett has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of August 4, 2023.
- Ann Patchett has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of August 4, 2023.
- Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of August 4, 2023.
- The 3 books Ann Patchett has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Ann Patchett's own, as of August 4, 2023: The skin of our teeth, American Dirt and The Bridge of San Luis Rey.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Ann Patchett aired on August 4, 2023.
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Ann Patchett is an American author. In 2002 she received the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction for her novel Bel Canto. Patchett's other novels include The Patron Saint of Liars, Taft, The Magician's Assistant, Run, State of Wonder, Commonwealth, The Dutch House, and Tom Lake. The Dutch House was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Appearing on The Book Review podcast, Patchett discussed and recommended works of literature that shaped her appreciation for storytelling. She recommended Thornton Wilder's play The Skin of Our Teeth, praising it as fabulous. Patchett also discussed Wilder's novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey, noting that while it is commonly assigned reading in high schools, it endures because it is a genuinely great and interesting novel. Additionally, she mentioned being on a book tour for her own novel Bel Canto when she first visited a notable independent bookstore in Michigan. Finally, Patchett brought up Jeanine Cummins's novel American Dirt, discussing her personal affection for the book and her defense of it against online literary backlash. Through these conversations, Patchett reflected on the enduring power of classic drama and the complexities of modern literary reception.
Books recommended by Ann Patchett
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The skin of our teeth
The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder is a celebrated allegorical play that humorously and inventively depicts the history of the human race through the trials of an ordinary suburban family.
Recommended“are there any outside of our town in the bridge of St Louis Ray that you would recommend our listeners check out by the skin of our teeth of course is fabulous”
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American Dirt
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins is a gripping and intensely controversial novel that follows a mother and son fleeing their home in Mexico as migrants pursued by a violent drug cartel.
Discussed“I was the person who loved American dirt”
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Bel Canto
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is a critically acclaimed, high-drama novel known for its sophisticated premise and emotional resonance.
Discussed“I was on book tour for belcanto and my agent told me that I had to go to a little store called McLean and eeken in patoski Michigan”
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder is a classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that investigates the lives of five individuals who perish when a Peruvian rope bridge collapses, exploring the theological and existential question of why tragedy strikes specific people.
Discussed“Thorton Wilder is just a really interesting writer in that his novels were great the bridge of s Louis Ray actually one of those books that you think oh yeah they they make high school students read that they make high school students read it for a reason”
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Books by Ann Patchett
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Bel Canto
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The Dutch House
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Truth & Beauty
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Run
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Taft
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State of wonder
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These Precious Days
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Tom Lake
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The Patron Saint of Liars
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Magician's Assistant
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Commonwealth
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Truth and Beauty
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The Best American Short Stories 2006
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Dogs As I See Them
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What now?
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This is the story of a happy marriage
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Regarding Emma
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Truth & Beauty CD
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The Patron Saint of Liars CD
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Run CD
Questions about Ann Patchett’s book recommendations
What book does Ann Patchett recommend most?
The skin of our teeth by Thornton Wilder. Ann Patchett recommended it in 1 episode.
How many books has Ann Patchett recommended on podcasts?
We have found 4 books Ann Patchett recommended or discussed, across 2 episodes of 1 podcast. Ad reads and passing mentions are not counted.
What books are on Ann Patchett's reading list?
The books Ann Patchett has recommended most on podcasts are The skin of our teeth by Thornton Wilder, American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins and The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. The full book list below has all 4.
What books has Ann Patchett written?
The Patron Saint of Liars (1992), Taft (1994), Magician's Assistant (1998), Bel Canto (2001), Regarding Emma (2003), Truth & Beauty (2004), Truth and Beauty (2004), Truth & Beauty CD (2004), The Best American Short Stories 2006 (2006) and Run (2007), among 20 in all.
What did Ann Patchett recommend on The Book Review?
The skin of our teeth, American Dirt and Bel Canto, among 4 books in all.
What is the latest book Ann Patchett recommended?
Bel Canto, discussed on The Book Review (2023-08-04).
People who recommend the same books
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Patchett on Her Summery New Novel | The Book Review | 2023-08-04 | 3 |
| Ann Patchett on ‘These Precious Days’ | The Book Review | 2021-11-25 | 1 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“but I had gone to Washington DC to interview Tom Hanks for his short Story collection uncommon type”
“and then he wound up doing the audio book for the Dutch house”
“exactly there was around the publication of Truth and Beauty there was some really hateful stuff about me going around and I never looked at it at the advice of my friends”