Key facts
- Ann Patchett's Parnassus Books is a successful independent bookstore.
- Parnassus Books opened in 2011, defying predictions of failure for physical bookstores.
- The bookstore is located in Nashville and serves a diverse customer base, including celebrities.
- Patchett actively supports other authors and the literary community.
- Patchett's new novel, 'Whistler,' is set to be released.
- Parnassus Books is employee-owned and features 'shop dogs'.
Ann Patchett, a celebrated author, opened Parnassus Books in Nashville in 2011, a time when the future of physical bookstores was uncertain. Despite initial skepticism, the bookstore has become a significant influence in literary circles, supporting emerging writers and shaping broader conversations within the publishing industry. Patchett's own literary success, with books translated into over 20 languages and a National Humanities Medal, further amplifies the bookstore's cultural impact.