Carolyn Marie's Reviews > These Precious Days: Essays

In this lovely collection of essays, Ann Patchett discusses writing, reading, family, friendship, motherhood, marriage, and many other interesting and heartfelt topics.

One of my favorite nerdy bookish hobbies—as a voracious reader and passionate writer—is learning about the authors I admire.
In my dreams, I would meet Ann (or one of the other authors I admire) in a sunny cafe with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice in my hand and a goofy grin on my face. I would ask her about her favorite books, her inspirations, her thoughts on writing, and anything else she’d be willing to share. Even though this dream of mine is in fact *a dream,* listening to this audiobook (narrated by Ann Patchett herself) made me feel like it came true, minus the cafe. Thankfully, I could provide myself with the orange juice.
Listening to Ann Patchett, tell me her thoughts and share her different stories with me felt extremely special. By the end of this essay collection, I had tears in my eyes, and a deeper connection to her as—not only a talented writer but also—a wonderful person.