The power of stories with Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett is a bestselling author and award-winning novelist—she also owns an independent bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee called Parnassus Books. In this episode, Adam and Ann reflect on writing as a craft and whether all written work should be seen by the outside world. Ann also shares the real-life relationship that inspired her latest novel, “Whistler,” and how she rethought her position on book tours.Featured guestFollow Ann Patchett on at https://www.annpatchett.com/Follow Parnassus Books on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and at https://parnassusbooks.net/Buy WhistlerConnect with the teamFollow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/Subscribe to Adam’s Substack GrantedWatch ReThinking videos on YouTube at TEDAudioCollectiveFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.