Why Author Ann Patchett bought a bookshop | BBC News

5 months ago

Duration: 23:16

Bestselling author Ann Patchett has earned a global fanbase for her novels, including The Dutch House, Commonwealth, and Bel Canto. She spoke to the BBC’s Katty Kay about her journey as a writer, life without a mobile phone, and the unexpected joy she found from owning a bookshop. You’re watching Influential with Katty Kay, a weekly programme where the BBC's Katty sits down for in-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and change-making people in the worlds of culture, business, science, and more. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #Books #Reading #BBCNews

Views

35.60K

Likes

1,051

Comments

57

Disclaimer: The data displayed in this charts is based on public statistics collected from third-party partners. These figures are processed and estimated independently, and are not sourced from YouTube or its official API. This chart is for informational purposes only and should not be considered official YouTube analytics.

Title history

Date	Title
27.03.2025 03:02:48	Why Author Ann Patchett bought a bookshop \| BBC News

Thumbnail history

Date	Thumbnail
21.03.2025 17:00:18