Join our community-wide reading initiative!

For our inaugural event, we'll be reading a book described as both "quiet and reassuring" (New York Times) and "poignant and reflective" (Kirkus Reviews): Tom Lake by internationally bestselling author Ann Patchett.

We're excited for all of Kent District Library to read Tom Lake together, enjoy programs in March and April that are connected to the themes of the book, and then come together to enjoy an author talk.

It's the book everyone is reading.

Check out your copy now: Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett

Meet the Author: Ann Patchett

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:30 PM

Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin University

Featuring special guest Kevin Wilson, author of Now Is Not the Time to Panic.

In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America's finest writers.

"A fascinating story beautifully told." — New York Journal of Books

"A masterly family drama." — Publishers Weekly

"A gorgeously told and quietly devastating story of family, love, and identity." — Bookmarks

Offered in partnership with Calvin University's January Series.