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Tom Lake
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Ah, Patchett. This story is the cherry on top. And in centre. And even at the bottom. The Sweet ones - not the tart.
Three curious daughters longing to know of their mom’s past involving a famously handsome actor. On a cherry orchard. During the summer. During Covid.
Patchett’s story telling is rich and reflective; layered with memories, sisters, family; the complexity of relationships and life decisions. As a mother myself, is anything more pure than having your children’s adoration for wanting to know of your past? A family fortunate to be able to huddle together during an isolating time.
And so My girl crush continues on you, Patchett 💕 and I’m reminded I still have to read The Dutch House!
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Three curious daughters longing to know of their mom’s past involving a famously handsome actor. On a cherry orchard. During the summer. During Covid.
Patchett’s story telling is rich and reflective; layered with memories, sisters, family; the complexity of relationships and life decisions. As a mother myself, is anything more pure than having your children’s adoration for wanting to know of your past? A family fortunate to be able to huddle together during an isolating time.
And so My girl crush continues on you, Patchett 💕 and I’m reminded I still have to read The Dutch House!
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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March 25, 2023
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August 28, 2023
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September 1, 2023
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Lovely review, Jen!! I've yet to read Tom Lake, but I have read The Dutch House and it's FANTASTIC!! You really must read it! It's very Patchett-like, if you know what I mean. Ann Patchett and Elizabeth Strout are among the few very special authors who create absolute MAGIC when they write about loving families.🤗🥰
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You do need to read Dutch House. I'm in the girl crush club with you. This one is on for a buddy read later this month. I can't wait.
So good, I’m going to add this!
Great review JenCAN 💕
lovely review Jen! im hoping to read this one before the end of the summer. i loved the dutch house, i hope you do too once you've read it!
Jodi wrote: "Lovely review, Jen!! I've yet to read Tom Lake, but I have read The Dutch House and it's FANTASTIC!! You really must read it! It's very Patchett-like, if you know what I mean. Ann Patchett and Eliz..."I actually bought it a couple of years ago, Jodi. I am pathetic at reading the books from my own library and insist on getting the shiny new ones instead from the public library :) I Love both these authors and would add Joyce Maynard to the crew! I hope you love this one too! Can't wait for your thoughts :)
Cathrine ☯️ wrote: "You do need to read Dutch House. I'm in the girl crush club with you. This one is on for a buddy read later this month. I can't wait."I can't wait to see what you think, C. I will need to go find my copy of the Dutch House ASAP!
Don’t you love Patchett. If you ever want to travel to Nashville to see her bookstore count me in! 🤣😂🍒 such a great review.
Wonderful review, Jen!
Jen , I love your sweet review , love this book and love Patchett !
Sue wrote: "So good, I’m going to add this!"Yay!! Hope you love it, Sue!!
TY Jayme & Lesley!
Enjoyed your review of this book that I also loved, Jen.
Buddy read coming up! Thanks for increasing my anticipation for it!
I have not had great success at Patchett...its been patchy...lol...but very happy she is so consistently great for you
Nice review. Maybe I need to give Patchett another chance. I liked Dutch House but couldn’t connect with Bel Canto. This one sounds pretty good.
Great review. This is on my tbr - I can’t wait to get to it!
She's a fantastic author, and the philanthropy she does-- I just adore Ann. Love seeing these rave reviews. Thanks for posting this, Jen. ~ S
This one sounds so good! I think it's yet another one I need to add to my TBR! Great review Jen! 💫
Your second paragraph says it all. A perfect review of this one!
That’s a lot of cherries😁 Excellent review Jen 💖
Excellent review and use of cherries!
☮Karen wrote: "Excellent review and use of cherries!"I would have preferred a cherry sundae rather than a pie :) Thanks Karen. Glad you loved this one too
emma griffioen! wrote: "lovely review Jen! im hoping to read this one before the end of the summer. i loved the dutch house, i hope you do too once you've read it!"Thanks Emma....I do hope you love this one too. I am sure I will love Dutch House...will try to get to this shortly :)
Tracy wrote: "Don’t you love Patchett. If you ever want to travel to Nashville to see her bookstore count me in! 🤣😂🍒 such a great review."
ROAD TRIP! Wouldn't that be fun. Love it! I hope it would have more than just Patchett's work - like what she loves. Thanks, Tracy! I know you were thrilled for me to read it :)
Barbara wrote: "Enjoyed your review of this book that I also loved, Jen."Thanks Barbara. I've been fortunate to read so many I love being on GR!
Carmel wrote: "Buddy read coming up! Thanks for increasing my anticipation for it!"Yay...hope it's soon as now my anticipation is up to hear your thoughts!
Jaidee wrote: "I have not had great success at Patchett...its been patchy...lol...but very happy she is so consistently great for you"Oh...Patchy Patchett :( That's a shame, Jaidee. But, we can't all love the same stories. Happy Labour Day Weekend!
Carolyn wrote: "Nice review. Maybe I need to give Patchett another chance. I liked Dutch House but couldn’t connect with Bel Canto. This one sounds pretty good."Bel Canto was very different. It did take you to a different time & place. This is more of a contemporary one and it's about family. I do highly recommend, Carolyn. I will be curious if you do decide to pick it up.
Christy wrote: "Great review. This is on my tbr - I can’t wait to get to it!"Enjoy Christy!! Hope you love it
What a treat you have ahead of you, and apparently, behind you, with this one, Jen. I’m struggling to pick it up only because I don’t want it to be over! Terrific review!
Sorry— I meant with The Dutch House left to read!
Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile) wrote: "Wonderful review, Jen! "TY Sujoya!
Angela M wrote: "Jen , I love your sweet review , love this book and love Patchett !"I love that you loved this one too! I'm not sure I'm ready to leave the story and the characters behind just yet. Makes me nostalgic. Sigh. Thanks Angela - I have a couple of hers to read still. The Dutch House and This is a Story of a Happy Marriage. Yay. At least I don't have to leave Patchett just yet :)
Jen CAN: Road trip indeed! Parnassus Books is the bookstore and it looks so amazing. I follow the store on Instagram because AP gives weekly updates on new releases. 🚗 📚
Stephanie ~~ wrote: "She's a fantastic author, and the philanthropy she does-- I just adore Ann. Love seeing these rave reviews. Thanks for posting this, Jen. ~ S"How fascinating, Stephanie. And her own bookstore! Hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
Tina wrote: "This one sounds so good! I think it's yet another one I need to add to my TBR! Great review Jen! 💫"I think you do too, Tina. She is a fine writer for sure :) TY
Thanks Diane, Karen & Margaret 🍒
Wonderful review Jen!
Terrific review, Jen! I haven't added this one ... yet! Although I enjoyed The Dutch House, I really liked her book Commonwealth - have you given that one a try?
Wonderful review, Jen! I love her too… and I was happy this took place here in Michigan!The Dutch House was really good when you get a chance to read it 😊
Lovely review, Jen. I'm so happy you loved this. 🤗💕🤩
So many of us have crushes on Patchett! Excellent review Jen!
Tracy wrote: "Jen CAN: Road trip indeed! Parnassus Books is the bookstore and it looks so amazing. I follow the store on Instagram because AP gives weekly updates on new releases. 🚗 📚"Thanks for this - I will hunt her down on IG! I did actually look it up after you mentioned it, Tracy!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "What a treat you have ahead of you, and apparently, behind you, with this one, Jen. I’m struggling to pick it up only because I don’t want it to be over! Terrific review!"I know...lucky me :))) Can't wait. I feel exactly like you are going to - I don't want to leave these characters behind. I could def reread this and I'm not one who rereads anything! I'll be keeping an eye out for it at the annual book sale. I can't wait for your thoughts. You are going to love it, Jenni!!
Thanks Maureen & Kaceey!
Thanks DeAnn & Shelley!
