Ann Patchett has a new novel - Tom Lake -  just published with enthusiastic revues.

Bel Canto, describes as Ann's hostage novel won the Orange Prize.

The plot mixes the sublime power of music with political trouble and possible violence.

This novel was a finalist for the National Book Critics Award and it won the PEN/Faulkner Award

Ann lives in Nashville a place known for country music rather then opera, so does she like opera?