Author Ann Patchett highlights literary recommendations and career milestones

Bestselling author Ann Patchett has shared her literary recommendations during the National Book Festival at the Library of Congress. Among her highly anticipated recommendations is ‘Sophie, Standing There’ by Meg Mason, scheduled for release on September 29, 2026. The novel explores themes of addiction, co-dependency, and the search for connection through a character named Sophie Pattison.

Patchett’s own extensive body of work, spanning fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature since 1992, continues to be a focal point for readers. Her notable titles include ‘Bel Canto’, ‘Commonwealth’, ‘The Dutch House’, and ‘Tom Lake’, with her upcoming work ‘Whistler’ set for 2026.