Authors on Main: Ann Patchett

New Hampshire Public Radio

Published August 15, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT

Ann Patchett joined us at Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord, NH on August 8th to discuss her latest novel, Tom Lake. She was interviewed by local author Katrina Kenison and NHPR's Morning Edition host Rick Ganley.

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