Ann Patchett Used a Magic 8 Ball to Help Her Decide on Whistler Cover Art
Ann Patchett talks about why she turns down every award she wins, why she was so particular about the cover art for her novel Whistler and having to sign 15,000 total copies of the book.
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Ann Patchett Used a Magic 8 Ball to Help Her Decide on Whistler Cover Art
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@MarieClaude
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
More authors. Always more authors
@laurawhite5673
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Omg! Love Ann. Thank you Seth for this treat for all the Patchett-heads out there! 🤩
@EALoArt
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
The plot of this book sounds not up my alley but I think she could read the phone book and I'd be rapt
@EALoArt
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Big Entertainment hates that I watch Seth regularly, Seth has interviewed famous celebrities regularly, and yet and this is the first one I've watched in ages. I'm sorry, I'm not going to go see ____, I'm not going to go stream _____, I'm not going to check out dipdop on hoppip. But this author tho??? 👀🫶
@KirkCA
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Seth has officially taken the title of the most cultured late night talk show host.
@MadAboutBrows
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
What a fun interview!! It's like they're old friends 💝
@geoffmaturen1214
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
That was a delightful conversation! They had a great rapport. She's a great novelist. Yay!
@IAmFJ1
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
What a fun interview!
@anastasiabeaverhausen8220
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Loved the way you could tease her and make her laugh, what a lovely woman.
@VictorianDad
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I'm going to steal someone else's description of this interview.
It is delightful.
A light, truthful interaction.
@sarahjet
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
What a sweetie!! Definitely checking out her bookstore asap
@Stehako
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
The reveal of the book not actually being about horses was gold.
We hit up Parnassus every time we visit Nashville. Support local!
@swedish_malin
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Didn't know she has a new book out, can't wait to read it now!
@Jodiferous
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
This is why you are the best. Thank you for having novelist on your show. This was a delightful interview.
@NewMessage
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
"I never let anybody give me an award."
She better dodge Anna Faris tonight!!
@qwertyuiop1st
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
She was great!!!!!!!!
@boobtuber06
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
It would be smarter if this show was cut to a 30 minute run time
It feels more like those old 1:30 am shows
@jessieb.7188
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I love Ann Patchett! The first book I read of hers was her memoir, Truth & Beauty. It is wonderful! I've read a handful of her novels since and love that she's so prolific that there are so many more waiting for me to enjoy. I hope to visit her bookstore one day. 🙂
@lashendawest7509
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
We love Ann Patchett
@K9Candles
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
We at K9 Candles love this segment and would love if your team would like to take a look at a book. If you don't hate it, maybe a sponsorship? We can send you the cover if you have interest. The writer & illustrator are still looking for a Literary Agent they agree on.
@rosejustice
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I discovered Ann Patchett from This is the Story of a Happy Marriage and have adored her writing ever since. My perfect fantasy dinner party has increased by 2 people. Four actually, because it’s only polite to invite Ann and Seth’s spouses.
@dcoates4
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
❤
@gmun2248
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I absolutely loved Tom Lake. I've enjoyed many of her books. I love that Seth had her on.
@matthew.datcher
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Seth needs to watch John Green's continuing series about signing tens of thousands of his books.
@Forever_weird
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
We want Sanderson as the next author on the show
@tammycapstick2874
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I read State of Wonder several years ago and upon finishing, immediately devoured every book of Ann Patchett’s that I could find. She is perhaps my favourite author at the moment and I’m so excited to have another novel to look forward to reading. Thank you, Seth—you gave me another reason to smile today.
@davidb6610
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I love her books and love that now I can put a face / person to her beautiful writing.
@barbarajohnson6798
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Love her. Thabk you!
@lynthompson3895
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I’ve read all her books and will read this one too. Beautiful writer.
@Marvinmartion
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
I’ve never read any of her books, but now I have to! She’s great!
@amusicment4829
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Cute interview… Ann is so funny!
@amusicment4829
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Loved Bel Canto, will get the others, too!
@kiake65
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Such a warm, engaging interview!
@LindaProbus-jd4uf
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Fun interview. And, yes, horses' eyes ARE on the sides of their heads. As a prey animal, they're vigilant, often skidish so approach them a bit sideways so they can assess, accept your presence.
I look forward to Ann's new book.
I very much appreciate her working friendship with her illustrator.🥕
@robinmattison7356
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Wonderful interview!❤
@Zen_Ali_123
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
These Precious Days
@ebybeehoney
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Not actually taking the object that is the award is brilliant! Because what the heck do you need with that piece of junk.
@lilacfunk
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Loved State of Wonder. Haven’t tried anything else.
@Catherinzsl
June 4, 2026 at 12:33 am
Ann's instructions to her book cover artist are very Corrections/Graphics coded.