Tom Lake: Reese's Book Club Selection

Lara's daughters will return to their family orchard, located in Northern Michigan, in the spring of 2020. They beg her to tell them about Peter Duke, the famous actor who she had a romantic relationship with years ago at Tom Lake, while they are picking cherries. Lara's daughters are forced to rethink their lives and their relationship with their mother as she recalls her past.
Tom Lake reflects on the love of youth, marriage, and parents' lives before their children are born. It explores the meaning of happiness, even in a world that is falling apart. Ann Patchett, as in all her novels combines narrative artistry and piercing insight into family dynamics. This rich, luminous tale, which is told with emotional nuance and intelligence, demonstrates why Ann Patchett is one of today's most acclaimed and revered literary talents.