Set against the backdrop of a Michigan cherry orchard during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tom Lake follows Lara as she recounts her youthful romance with a now-famous actor to her three grown daughters. As they harvest fruit, the story weaves past and present, exploring the choices we make, the roads not taken, and the meaning of a life well-lived. Ann Patchett’s luminous novel is a meditation on motherhood, storytelling, and the quiet beauty of ordinary life. Richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant, Tom Lake invites readers to consider how love, memory, and time shape us.
About Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett is a bestselling American novelist, essayist, and co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville. Known for her elegant prose and emotional depth, Patchett’s novels—such as Bel Canto, Commonwealth, and The Dutch House—often explore themes of family, memory, and human connection. Her nonfiction work includes This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage, a collection of essays on writing and life. Patchett’s writing is marked by its clarity, compassion, and keen psychological insight. A champion of independent bookstores and literary culture, she is widely respected as both an artist and advocate for the literary community.
Other Books by Ann Patchett
The Dutch House
by Ann Patchett
In Ann Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' readers are drawn into a compelling narrative that explores themes of family, loss, resilience, and the enduring bonds that tie us to our past. At the heart of the story is the Conroy family and the intricacies of their relationships, centered around the opulent Dutch House that becomes both a sanctuary and a source of conflict. Patchett's evocative prose brings to life the characters' joys and struggles, painting a vivid picture of their world. Through meticulously crafted storytelling, the novel delves into the complexities of forgiveness and redemption. A poignant and thought-provoking tale that lingers in the mind long after the final page.
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