I mean Ann Patchett could write an Ikea instruction manual, and I’d read it. There’s something about her way of seeing the truth at the heart of things. And then she can actually communicate that! But her style is so accessible, not caught up in pretentiousness. I loved this book in particular because it was a bonding experience for my mom and I, just like the sisters and their mom in this story were connecting. State of Wonder is still my favorite of hers, but this is a close second! FYI, Our Town is a prerequisite for reading this.