An Evening of Conversation with Ann Patchett

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Big Night Live | Boston

Hummingbird Books
Publisher/HostHummingbird Books
An Evening of Conversation with Ann Patchett
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An Evening of Conversation with Ann Patchett
About this Event

Spend an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Ann Patchett as she discusses her newest book, Whistler, along with her remarkable life in writing. From the creative process to the ever-changing book industry, Patchett offers candid insights, sharp wit, and thoughtful reflections on storytelling, publishing, and what it means to be a writer today.

Tickets:

Ticket: $35 (includes admission + book), $15 (admission only)

Tickets are non-refundable, they can be transferred if you are unable to attend.

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. You may transfer your ticket to another person if you are unable to attend.

About Whistler :

The acclaimed, prize-winning #1 New York Times bestselling writer returns with a moving, luminous novel that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of life and the power of connection to defy time.

When Daphne Fuller and her husband Jonathan visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they notice an older, white-haired gentleman following them. The man turns out to be Eddie Triplett, her former stepfather, who had been married to her mother for a little more than year when Daphne was nine. Now fifty-three, Daphne hasn’t seen Eddie for many years, not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again, time falls away; while their relationship was brief, it had a profound impact on them both, and now that they are reunited, they have no intention of ever being separated again.

Whistler is a story about two adults looking back over the choices they made, and the choices that were made for them. It’s a story about bravery, memory, the often small yet consequential moments that define our lives, and the endless stream of loss that in time comes for us all. Beautiful in its simplicity, it is ultimately about how love endures, and how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything.

About Hummingbird Books:

An independent, local female-owned and operated store, Hummingbird Books is a community destination for an extensive collection of adult and children’s books and showcases a mix of local and widely beloved authors. Hummingbird Books is a magical place where children discover a love of reading. At Hummingbird Books, we believe reading connects us to others as we search for ideas, wisdom, and sometimes just provides a much-needed break from reality. In addition to its book selection, Hummingbird Books offers a variety of games, gift items, candy, and stationery, as well as in-store programming including story times, and book signings.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Big Night Live, 110 Causeway Street, Boston, United States

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USD 17.85 to USD 39.19

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