Tell us about yourself. 
I am Pat D’Innocenzo, and I belong to the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the WNBA. I am semi-retired from the investment business and am a voracious reader, published poet, aspiring photographer, and experimental baker.
Why did you join WNBA?
I joined because I had met some of the members at events open to the public. The women were interesting and friendly, so I decided to join the WNBA to meet more of them. I was attracted by their emphasis on reaching more people through books.
What value does the promotion of books bring to your community?
It gives people a reason to meet in a comfortable setting. Books enable people to reach out from their life and experience another one for a few hours. Sometimes a book makes a big difference.
What book has had a lasting impact on you?
This sounds ridiculously corny but the Mitford series by Jan Karon. The books are about everyday life in a small town seen through the eyes of an older Episcopal priest. I’ve lived in a smallish town for over twenty years. People are always trying new things to get their neighbors interested and involved.
Interview compiled by assistant editor Pam Ebel (WNBA-New Orleans).