Tom Lake: A Reese's Book Club Pick

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Tom Lake: A Reese's Book Club Pick

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK

Ann Patchett, one of America’s finest writers, delivers a poignant novel exploring family, love, and the journey to maturity.

“Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature.” —The Guardian

In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters converge at the family orchard in Northern Michigan. Amidst cherry-picking, they implore Lara to share the tale of Peter Duke, a renowned actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance during her years at the Tom Lake theater company. As Lara delves into the past, her daughters reflect on their own lives and their connection with their mother, prompting a reevaluation of their understanding of the world.

Tom Lake serves as a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents led before their children's arrival. Balanced between hope and elegy, the narrative explores the essence of happiness amidst a world in turmoil. Ann Patchett, renowned for her compelling storytelling and insightful exploration of family dynamics, weaves a luminous tale with profound intelligence and emotional subtlety. Tom Lake stands as another testament to why she is celebrated as one of today's most revered literary talents.