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MON · JUN 22 · 7:00 PM

An Evening with Ann Patchett

ft. Ann Patchett

The Pabst Theater· 144 E Wells St

Hear Ann Patchett discuss her new novel "Whistler" and take home a signed copy.

Part I

The details

About this event

Join bestselling author Ann Patchett for an insightful evening at the Pabst Theater. Known for her compelling storytelling, Patchett will delve into her latest novel, "Whistler," which explores themes of memory, love, and the fleeting nature of life. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a writer whose work has touched readers worldwide.

Each ticket includes a signed copy of "Whistler," making it a perfect keepsake for fans and newcomers alike. While there won't be a meet and greet, the chance to hear Patchett speak about her creative process and inspirations is not to be missed. The Pabst Theater, with its intimate setting, provides the ideal backdrop for this literary event.

From the organizer

Boswell Book Company and the Pabst Theater Group present an evening with Ann Patchett, the prize-winning #1 New York Times bestselling writer. Patchett appears with her moving, luminous new novel, Whistler, a touching reflection on the sweetness and impermanence of life and the power of connection to defy time. Each ticket includes an autographed copy of Whistler. Do note, there is no meet and greet with the author at this event. Ann Patchett is author of novels including Bel Canto, Pulitzer finalist The Dutch House, and #1 New York Times bestseller Tom Lake, as well as works of nonfiction, and children's books. She’s won the PEN/Faulkner Award, the Women's Prize for Fiction, and the National Humanities Medal. Her novel The Dutch House was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Whistler is a story about two adults looking back over the choices they made, and the choices that were made for them. It’s a story about bravery, memory, the often small yet consequential moments that define our lives, and the endless stream of loss that in time comes for us all. Beautiful in its simplicity, it is ultimately about how love endures, and how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    The Pabst Theater has a beautiful interior with historic charm. Arrive 15 minutes early to explore the lobby and grab a drink before the event starts.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
IntimateSpiritualNostalgicArtsy
Quiet

Who'll Be There

A diverse crowd of adults, likely ranging from mid-20s to older individuals, including avid readers, writers, and fans of Ann Patchett’s work. Expect a mix of professionals and academics who appreciate literature.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memoryA thing you made

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory
A thing you made

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