Win Tickets ($60): Literary Arts Presents An Evening with Ann Patchett, In Conversation with Cheryl Strayed @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Author of Tom Lake
We are giving away a pair of tickets to An Evening with Ann Patchett on September 7. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed September 5.
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From our sponsors:
Literary Arts Presents An Evening with Ann Patchett, In Conversation with Cheryl Strayed
September 7, 2023
7:30-9PM | $30-$85 | All Ages
More info: literary-arts.org
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205
Join us for a special event with award-winning author Ann Patchett in celebration of her forthcoming novel Tom Lake.
After her talk, Ann will be joined in conversation with local bestselling author Cheryl Strayed.
Tickets at the $85 level include a hardcover copy of Tom Lake.
“One of our greatest living chroniclers of love and marriage—and its resounding impacts over generations—is back this summer … Expect wonder; Patchett always delivers.” — Elle
About Tom Lake:
In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family’s orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake. As Lara recalls the past, her daughters examine their own lives and relationship with their mother, and are forced to reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew.
Tom Lake is a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both hopeful and elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart. As in all of her novels, Ann Patchett combines compelling narrative artistry with piercing insights into family dynamics. The result is a rich and luminous story, told with profound intelligence and emotional subtlety, that demonstrates once again why she is one of the most revered and acclaimed literary talents working today.
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Sounds great!
I find Ann Patchett’s writing very compelling, as it forces one to evaluate aspects of life. Cheryl S. is also one who lives an examined life if her writing is an indication of how her life is lived. It would be great to actually hear from them in person.
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Longtime fan of both Ann Patchett and Cheryl Strayed. I think I’ve read everything each of them has written. I’d love to hear them discuss their books together, in person!
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Two of my very favorite authors! Cheryl Strayed is a jewel in the crown of Portland literary royalty and seeing her in conversation with Ann Patchett would be memory making!!
I would love to take my niece who also loves Ann Patchett and Cheryl Strayed. Because of Cheryl’s book she has been treking the Pacific Crest Trail. She is in her late 50’s and is a teacher of special needs children and hiking has been a god send through a sad divorce.
One of the best writers working today! I want to visit her bookstore too
This would be a REAL DREAM to see Ms Patchett in real life
I want the hard cover copy of the book cause I can’t afford books now on my budget.
I would fully enjoy a conversation between these two excellent writers! What a treat!
I just LOVE Ann Patchett and think that she would have a marvelous convo with Cheryl Strayed and would LOVE to watch it happen.
Big fan of both
This sounds ideal to me. I would love to attend and listen to successful authors speak.
I’m a huge fan of both of them! I’ve read almost all of Ann Patchett’s books, and I’m a Dear Sugars fanatic! I’d love tickets!
Because it’s either this or the Pacific Coast Trail that day.
to a mother of a 21-yr-old, the new novel sounds fabulous.
This would be such a treat!
Would love to see these two queens on stage together!
Literary Goddesses!! I would love to revel in their brightness, celebrate their presence and dance a happy thankful jig at the show.
Literature is good, Art is life affecting!!
Yes Please! Have read everything by both.
Fun! Every time I drive across The Bridge of The Gods I think of Cheryl Strayed. Would love to attend.
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Love these authors!
This would be amazing, Ms. Strayed is one of my biggest inspirations!
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Obsessed with Patchett!
Patchett’s writing changed my mind about things. She is an amazing writer.
As an inspiring writer, Patchett and Strayed have inspired me so much! This event would be so inspiring!
Ann and Cheryl together are a winning combination!! I’d love to go to this.
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What a stimulating event!
Ann Patchett’s writing on the love of her dog is some of the most heart-warming writing on dog companionship ever. My favorite writing of hers has been the collection of essays This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage. I’d love to see these two great minds connect in conversation!
Would love to hear about Ann Patchett’s journey as a writer and all about her newest novel!
I would love to hear Ann Patchett speak and the conversation between those two writers should be fascinating. Thanks for considering!
Such a fan, would love to hear her speak in person!
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It would be a dream to see these two at the Schnitz!
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My favorite author. I would love the opportunity to hear her speak in person. This would truly be a dream to win tickets!
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Bel Canto is one of my favorite books! Love her!
Two incredible authors – I would be honored to see them both!
Would love to get some culture.
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Looks like fun!
I am a big fan of both of these writers; what a dream this would be.
I would really enjjoy this since I value both of these author’s talents and perspectives.
Love Cheryl Strayed!!!- Wild is an amazing book- what an amazing way to see her!
I would love to surprise my husband with these tickets! We would have such a wonderful time.
Two of my favorite authors! On the stage together! Having an amazing, lovely, supportive, and enlightening conversation! Please!!!
This sounds like such a magical event! I love both of these authors and can only imagine what nuggets of wisdom and insight might come out of their conversations.
So glad this is popular. Portland is well-read.
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She is one of my very favorite writers!
I love Ann Patchett & Cheryl Strayed. This would be heavenly! I’d take my MIL, who’s also a fan.
She’s an incredible writer; would love this opportunity.
I would love a ticket for this event. I can’t afford ticket or new books. I would love to be chosen, please🙏
An evening with two amazing writers is a balm for the soul.
An evening with these two amazing writers would be a balm for the soul.
This would be so lovely.
i’m a huge cheryl strayed fan, and am from Michigan! Would love the opportunity
Recommended Bel Canto to my (dubious) book club when published in 2001- I was GOLDEN!
Pick me!
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Two of my favorite authors. Storytellers. I’d love to win these tickets.
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I am a huge cheryl strayed reader of her work. I love books and am always reading something. I would love to win a ticket to this event. Please pick me.
I don’t have the extra money right now to attend, but they are two of my absolute favorites! I’d LOVE to see them both!
I adore Ann Pachett and would love to hear her conversation with Cheryl Strayed!
She’s inspired me.
Cheaper than an MFA and sounds like a good time!
Is this a dream?! Cheryl Strayed is my all time favorite author and columnist. After reading Wild, I was inspired to turn my past traumas into something positive just as she did. I have now hiked most of the PCT and frequent the Bridge of the Gods (where she ended her hiking journey). Cheryl has completely given me a new outlook on life. Especially after reading Tiny Beautiful Things. Her wisdom and advice have helped me to transform my life and has helped me to connect with others who may be struggling in any capacity. I would be honored to attend this event as I feel it could really help me to learn, grow, and heal. Thank you so much for the opportunity to receive tickets!!!
I have heard so many good things about this book, I would love to hear these two authors discuss!
Would love to listen to this conversation!
Such gifted writers , both of them.
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This sounds great! My mom got me into Cheryl Strayed and we would be able to go together.
I’d love to hear Cheryl Strayed talk with my good friend and enjoy some introspective dialogue!