Novelist Ann Patchett joins Elise Hu, host of "TED Talks Daily," to discuss her enduring love affair with books (and the absurdity of book bans). Patchett reflects on her evolving relationship with reading and writing, how her independent bookstore cultivates community — and why 2026 might be the best year for novels she's seen yet.
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Finding a "stable career" isn't as attainable as it used to be. How do you decide where to spend your energy, and which skills to build? Arun Gupta, CEO of the nonprofit NobleReach Foundation, says to start with finding your purpose.
