Jeanie Phillips answers “I am reading Ann Patchett's...”

Carol Carreau asked this question about Commonwealth:

I am reading Ann Patchett's "Commonwealth." It's my first Patchett and WOW... now I want to dive in to all things Patchett. Any recommendations of where I should land next?

Jeanie Phillips Don't overlook This is the Story of a Happy Marriage because it is nonfiction- it is truly a fabulous collection of essays. And it will give you genui…moreDon't overlook This is the Story of a Happy Marriage because it is nonfiction- it is truly a fabulous collection of essays. And it will give you genuine insights into Commonwealth- so much of that book comes from Patchett's direct experience. I chuckled to think of her as both Franny AND Leon Posen. Her essay on writing is one of my very favorites, I think of it all the time. I'm a fiction reader at heart- but this book of essays is on my top 10.(less)

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Linda I loved Bel Canto AND This is the Story of a Happy Marriage - it was a fabulous collection of essays, as you said. Loved it.
Feb 23, 2017 04:50PM · flag

Lori Daly I loved her essay collection as well. She is truly a very interesting and engaging human being.
Jun 10, 2019 02:27PM · flag

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