Last Updated: 26 Nov, 2023 | Views: 1097
Age: 61
Profession: Author
Other Profession(s): Journalist, NoveList, Teacher, Bassist
Famous For: Bel Canto (Novel)
Higher Education: Graduate
About (profile/biography)
Ann Patchett is an acclaimed American author known for her captivating novels and essays. With her exceptional storytelling skills and literary prowess, Patchett has garnered widespread recognition and numerous awards for her work.
Ann Patchett Early Life:
• 1963: Ann Patchett is born in Los Angeles, California.
• 1981-1985: She attended Sarah Lawrence College, where she studies creative writing and receives her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Ann Patchett Career:
• 1987: Patchett's first published work, "The Patron Saint of Liars," is released, establishing her as a promising new voice in fiction.
• 1992: Patchett publishes her second novel, "Taft," which further showcases her storytelling abilities and garners positive reviews.
• 2001: Patchett's breakthrough novel, "Bel Canto," is released, earning critical acclaim and winning the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.
• 2011: Patchett opens Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore located in Nashville, Tennessee, where she actively promotes reading and supports the literary community.
• 2016: In order to increase the bookstore's accessibility in Nashville, Parnassus Books expanded by acquiring a bookmobile.
• 2019: Lambslide, Patchett's debut children's book, and The Dutch House, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for fiction in 2020, were both released in 2019.
Ann Patchett Writing:
• Throughout her career, Patchett has continued to write and publish novels, essays, and non-fiction works, demonstrating her versatility as a writer. Some notable works include "State of Wonder," and "Commonwealth."
Ann Patchett Awards:
• Patchett's exceptional literary contributions have been recognized with numerous awards. Patchett has received PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the Orange Prize for Fiction, and the Women's Prize for Fiction.