<p>Just wanted to share this because I thought it was so cool. Ann Patchett came to speak at D’s freshman convocation because the freshman reading this year was her novel, “Run.” Four of the small orientation groups were picked at random to join her for dinner. Chit chat, autographs – such a nice experience for D!</p>
<p>One of my favorite authors! Has she read her other books? How lovely!</p>
<p>Ann Patchett lives in Nashville and is married to my MIL/FIL’s doctor. I’ve never read anything of hers, but my MIL has bought some of her books. I’ll have to borrow them.</p>
<p>That must have been a great experience for your D; Patchett is one of my favorite writers.</p>
<p>Cool! I’ve read all her books. We know a good friend of hers; and (if I’m remembering this right) a Tshirt H gave to the friend (or vice versa) is mentioned in one of her books.</p>
<p>Sounds great! I just started Run a couple of days ago. I read Bel Canto years ago.</p>