Sorry for the bad Photo Booth snap—but it captures our level of excitement at receiving the ARE of the new Ann Patchett novel, State of Wonder. Patchett is something of a favorite here at BookPage, and this galley is certainly going to make the rounds in the office between now and June 7.
Because we can’t leave you with just a cover image, here are the opening lines:
The news of Anders Eckman’s death came by way of Aerogram, a piece of bright blue airmail paper that served as both the stationary and, when folded over and sealed along the edges, the envelope. Who even knew they still made such things? This single sheet had traveled from Brazil to Minnesota to mark the passing of a man, a breath of tissue so insubstantial that only the stamp seemed to anchor it to this world.
Anyone else looking forward to this one?
Also in BookPage: an interview with Patchett about Run; a behind-the-book story on Bel Canto.
FYI, you can flip photos in PhotoBooth so text and all that stuff isn’t backwards. Just press Apple+F with the desired photo and voila, legible text!
Thanks Steph! I didn’t know that. Obviously.
I’m impatiently waiting for her new book. I can only hope it is as good as “Bel Canto.”
Me Me Me!!! I’m so jealous!
Bel Canto was one of my favourites the year I read it. I also liked Run, though not as much, and The Patron Saint of Liars a lot. I can’t wait for this one.
Can’t wait to read this one!
I am so excited…drooly with excitement and definitely envious you have your hands on an ARE!! I hope you love it. A lot!!
Hi! I’ve read all AP’s books and I’m so excited to have this one