The bestselling novelist is publishing her second book of essays, but she has no plans to go on a conventional book tour — possibly ever again. “And I'm getting to talk to ultimately a ton more people.”Patchett will meet with the Los Angeles Times Book Club on Dec. 9 — virtually, of course. While she never lost sight of people suffering from the pandemic, Patchett and her husband, Karl, felt fortunate to be marooned at home with a fascinating stranger whom they came to love dearly. Patchett has a unique vantage point on book promotion as an author who also co-owns a bookstore. Patchett and business partner Karen Hayes opened Parnassus Books in Nashville a decade ago, and she has described the venture as one of her life’s greatest accomplishments.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 23, 2021 20:39 UTC