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If You Love Ann Patchett, You Need to Read Annie Dillard’s Books
The Pulitzer winner died this week—here are the books that cemented her legacy
Key Takeaways
- Award-winning author Annie Dillard died September 15 at age 81 of natural causes.
- 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
- Dillard wrote two novels: 'The Living' in 1992 and 'The Maytrees' in 2007.
Pulitzer-Prize winning author and essayist Annie Dillard passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. To honor her, and the legacy she left on the literary world, we’ve rounded up some of her most iconic work, which is perfect for fans of Ann Patchett’s moving and poignant storytelling. Keep reading to learn more.
Annie Dillard’s most iconic work
From nonfiction to her memoir, here are the best Annie Dillard books to read if you like Ann Patchett.
‘The Living’
If you’ve ever gotten lost in one of Ann Patchett’s sprawling, multi-generational stories, Dillard’s debut novel will feel like familiar territory. The story, set in the 19th-century Pacific Northwest, follows several families—including the Fishburns, Sharps, Randalls and Obenchains—facing the trials and tribulations that com...