These Precious Days

An irresistible collection of essays and memoir from the internationally bestselling, Women's Prize-winning author of The Dutch House

Anne's Review



Another delightful, violence free book, most suitable for the Christmas season, is Ann Patchett’s memoir, These Precious Days in which she reflects on the wonderful nature of ordinary life. Patchett is a master of her art and is blessed with an acute and humane understanding of human nature. Another important one to put on your list.

Other Reviews

'A heartfelt and witty collection of essays on everything from marriage and knitting to the inevitability of death' Guardian, 50 biggest books of autumn

'Profound and clever and funny and wise'  Meg Mason, author of Sorrow & Bliss