Ann Patchett, Commonwealth

The acclaimed bestselling author returns to Symphony Space to discuss her latest novel. Told with equal measures of humor and heartbreak, Commonwealth tells the enthralling and tender story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives. In conversation with Emma Straub (Modern Lovers). An excerpt from the novel will be performed by Alan Alda. Author - Ann Patchett. Narrator - Emma Straub. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.