Ann Patchett - Winter Words 2012

Explore the literary world of acclaimed author Ann Patchett in this captivating 1-hour 8-minute talk from the Aspen Institute's Winter Words 2012 series. Delve into Patchett's impressive body of work, including her New York Times bestsellers "Run" and "Truth & Beauty," as well as her PEN/Faulkner Award-winning and Orange Prize-winning novel "Bel Canto." Discover insights into her writing process, inspirations, and experiences as the author of five novels and two works of nonfiction. Learn about her contributions to major publications such as The Atlantic, Harper's Magazine, and The New York Times. Gain perspective on Patchett's latest novel "State of Wonder" and her role as co-owner of Parnassus Books, a neighborhood bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ann Patchett: Winter Words 2012