Pub Day

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and for these gifted copies!

Two authors I absolutely love have their latest books on the shelves today! 🥳

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 - From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of the upcoming The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 - sees Xanthe face her greatest challenges yet. She must choose from three treasures that sing to her; a beautiful writing slope, a mourning brooch of heartbreaking detail, and a gorgeous gem-set hat pin. All call her, but the wrong one could take her on a mission other than that which she must address first, and the stakes could not be higher. While her earlier mission to Regency England had been a success, the journey home resulted in Liam being taken from her, spirited away to another time and place. Xanthe must follow the treasure that will take her to him if he is not to be lost forever.