Tom Lake

"This multigenerational story of family and secrets, centered on a mother and her three daughters, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives."

"In Tom Lake, a mother uses the long days of pandemic lockdown to tell her adult daughters about her showmance with an actor (who goes on to be famous) back in her summer-stock days. There’s drama; there’s summer love; there are questions about how a moment can impact your life’s trajectory. It will make younger readers question what path is in front of them and make older readers feel appreciative of the road they’ve already taken. This novel is why Ann Patchett is a master."