Ann Patchett, 'Whistler' – The Girlfriend Author Interview (October 2026)
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In this exclusive edition of the Girlfriend Book Club, executive editor Shelly Emling welcomes back bestselling author Ann Patchett to discuss her latest novel, 'Whistler.' Patchett shares the deeply personal story of how her friendship with the late Jim Fox inspired the novel’s themes of love and belonging. This wide-ranging conversation covers her writing process, her love of kindness in fiction, and why this particular project was a joyful experience.
In this exclusive edition of the Girlfriend Book Club, executive editor Shelly Emling welcomes back bestselling author Ann Patchett to discuss her latest novel, 'Whistler.' Patchett shares the deeply personal story of how her friendship with the late Jim Fox inspired the novel’s themes of love and belonging. This wide-ranging conversation covers her writing process, her love of kindness in fiction, and why this particular project was a joyful experience.
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