Several years ago, a good friend and I went to our local independent bookstore to hear Ann Patchett discuss her latest book. I remember that we both felt that we could have taken her home and enjoyed spending a week or so just getting to know her. She was utterly delightful, natural, and warm. And she is one amazing writer too.
These Precious Days is a book of very personal essays by Ann (I feel I can call her by her first name since we are so close!). She writes about her family, her friends, her dog, her writing, her childhood..... just all of the things that make her so special. I told my friend that reading these essays is like getting a very long, introspective email from a friend who is a very good writer. So read this one. You will not be disappointed. - June
