Host Kirti Mutatkar continues KBC (Kirti's Book Club) with Peggy Plair to discuss Ann Patchett's "Tom Lake" - a novel about family, memory, and the stories we tell about our lives, set during the COVID-19 pandemic.
About the Book
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett follows a mother telling her three adult daughters stories about her past while they work together on their family cherry farm in Michigan during COVID-19 lockdown. Through flashbacks, the daughters discover their mother's previous life as a young actress, her first love with a charismatic but unsuitable actor, and how she met their father. The novel explores how our children perceive us versus who we really are.
KBC Reading Radar
Brain Fizz Factor: Peggy - Gentle Bubbles (3/4), Kirti - [not specified]
Bookshelf Worthy. Both - Purchased after library rental, plan to revisit and recommend to others
Both hosts recommend "Tom Lake" as a relatable, feel-good read that resonates with anyone who has navigated unexpected life changes. Patchett's masterful character development creates distinct personalities for each daughter while exploring universal themes of family relationships, finding peace in ordinary life, and understanding that every person we encounter shapes who we become.
Next Episode: "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig - continuing Season 1 of KBC
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Upcoming Virtual Roundtable Schedule:
- Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at 7pm: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at 7pm: Augustus by John Williams
- Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at 7pm: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
- Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 7pm: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- Sunday, November 30th, 2025 at 7pm: Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan
- Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 7pm: Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
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