SIGNED – TOM LAKE : A Novel by Ann Patchett (2023, Hardcover) First/1st HCDJ GC

This novel weaves together multiple voices without ever feeling messy.

A nice touch is the illustrated bookmark included with the book.

This novel is a journey that feels both epic and intimate.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

You will find that this novel has a quiet power that sneaks up on you.

The book is illustrated with collage art made from old photographs.

This novel explores grief in a way that feels deeply personal.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.

A nice touch is the illustrated closing note from the illustrator.

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.

This activity book includes logic puzzles that make you think outside the box.

You will find that this novel makes you laugh and cry equally.

A nice touch is the sticker sheet included in this activity book for rewards.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

A nice touch in this novel is its subtle use of symbolism.

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

A nice touch is the illustrated border on every single page.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.