Barbara Kingsolver in conversation with Ann Patchett

Filmed December 3, 2021
Special thanks to The Providence Athenæum for allowing us to share this event on our channel!
Named one of the most important writers of the 20th century by Writer’s Digest, Barbara Kingsolver is the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including the critically acclaimed The Poisonwood Bible, The Bean Trees, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. She is joined in conversation by her friend and fellow author Ann Patchett.

[@RovingReader]

I adore both of these women so much and their friendship always makes these conversations so fun to watch. Thanks for posting this

[@mairianncullen8753]

Wow! That was amazing! Such a total treat to hear these super-talented, super-intelligent women talk about their work. Thank you!

[@terrilikens4975]

So glad I found this. I love the voices and passions of both of these authors.

[@janiecassell2557]

They are both amazing. A joy to watch.

[@susanpena7575]

I'm almost at the end of Demon Copperfield. It's one of the best books I've ever read! What could be better? Thanks, Barbara Kingsolver, for writing it. I've loved all your books, but this will have a special place in my heart because I'm a huge fan of Dickens.

[@mallorquinaK]

I have loved their books but did not realize how charming they both are.

[@Wolfgangsmama]

what a treat!!

[@MaricellaIbarra]

Love this!

[@lakeshagadson357]

wish my class or program go to a bookstore even though I might not be near one

[@lakeshagadson357]

how long have yall two been close

[@lakeshagadson357]

Ann is the one I should see out in public

[@lakeshagadson357]

Barbara and Ann have the same publisher but I don't mind getting to know Barbara in anyway

[@lakeshagadson357]

who has been writing the longest

[@999reader]

“And he’s like...” Why do novelists talk like ignorant high school kids?

[@judithmurphy1718]

Really? Ten minutes on how cool Zoom, is???