Ann Patchett's Favorite Books

by Ann Patchett

Patchett has written for numerous publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Harper?s Magazine, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, Gourmet, and Vogue. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Karl VanDevender. State of Wonder will be published in June 2011.

From Moss Hart?s showbiz memoir to John le Carr�?s best spy thriller, novelist Ann Patchett picks her favorite books from the last year. Her new novel, State of Wonder, is out now.

About 10 years ago, I started writing down all the books I read every year in the back of my calendar. Here are six books I?ve read in the last 12 months that I wish I was still reading (in order of when I read them).

Book Bag: Anne Patchett

Plus: Check out Book Beast for more news on hot titles and authors and excerpts from the latest books.

Ann Patchett has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times Magazine, Harper?s Magazine, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Gourmet, and Vogue. She lives in Nashville with her husband, Karl VanDevender. State of Wonder will be published in June 2011.

Like The Daily Beast on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates all day long.

For inquiries, please contact The Daily Beast at editorial@thedailybeast.com.

Source: http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-06-08/ann-patchett-picks-her-favorite-books/

william and kate marry zooey deschanel cd zach galifianakis bill williams npr fired