These Precious Days

Savor the wisdom and warmth of Ann Patchett in *These Precious Days*, a deeply personal collection of essays. Patchett reflects on home, family, friendship, and writing with her signature wit and insight. The title essay is a moving meditation on her unexpected friendship with Tom Hanks’s assistant, Sooki, during the pandemic. From clearing out her childhood home to the value of knitting, Patchett finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. These essays are a celebration of life’s fleeting moments and the connections that ground us. A comforting, beautiful read that feels like a conversation with a wise friend.