Italian Reflections Recommendations: Read something great from this unique collection.
Discover ebooks and printed books from new and more experienced authors, all of whom are or have been expats in Italy.
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25 Years in Italyby Martin Gani: “25 Years in Italy is an informative, insightful and entertaining account of life in contemporary Italy. It sheds light on daily life, culture, food and language of this fascinating country as observed from the inside by the author over a quarter of a century of … -
A House of Cardsby Elizabeth MacDonald is a collection of short stories listed for the Frank O’Connor Prize in 2007. It is a beautiful work set mostly in the Tuscany region of Italy. I will post on a number of the stories individually and I will then attempt to make a … -
A Taste of Tuscanyby Anneliese Rabl: “Good food does not mean the same thing for all and what is appreciated by some may not necessarily be considered as tasty by others. For Tuscans, the concept of good cooking is complicated like their origins, history and character. People enjoy spending time together … -
Above the Lakeby Nino MacDonald: The artist/fool with one foot suspended above the abyss, never looking to the future as six months morph into twenty years; Cortona, Camelot-like rising above the lake, casting her spell but lurking in the wings is a parallel universe ever threatening a rude awakening-welcome to … -
An Italian Educationby Tim Parks: “How does an Italian become Italian? Or an Englishman English, for that matter? Are foreigners born, or made? In this irresistible sequel to his bestselling Italian Neighbours, Tim Parks focuses on his own young children in the small village near Verona where he lives, building … -
An Italian Journeyby James Ernest Shaw: “It began with a girl. Then it was Italian food. After that it was books and discovering that even Mark Twain had fallen for Italy. E.M. Forster was smitten too: Love and understand the Italians, for the people are more marvelous than the land. Tweet -
Ask Me if I’m Happyby Kimberly Menozzi: Sometimes the simplest questions are the hardest ones to ask. Emily Miller is forced to spend a day in Bologna when she’d rather be catching her flight to the US. Determined to put ten years in Italy and her marriage behind her, she wants to … -
At Least You’re in Tuscanyby Jennifer Criswell: A Somewhat Disastrous Quest for the Sweet Life is Jennifer’s memoir about her first year in Montepulciano during which her dream of expat life meets the reality of everyday challenges and results in sometimes funny, often frustrating, always lesson-filled situations. Tweet -
Barga Tuscanyby Kerry Bell: “On the promontory of a mountain spur, in the beautiful forested area of Northern Tuscany, Barga is a hill town rich in history and culture. This fully revised and updated guide provides a historical overview and up to date information on restaurants, lodging, local walking … -
Beyond The Pasta; Recipes, Language and Life with an Italian Familyby Mark Leslie: “Several years ago, on a break between theatrical gigs in Alabama, Mark traveled to Italy and fell in love with the people, food and culture. Armed with just enough courage, minimal Italian language skills, and a certain proficiency in the kitchen, he enrolled in a … -
Burnt by the Tuscan Sunby Francesca Maggi: “American blogger and longtime Italy resident, Francesca Maggi, takes off her rose-colored glasses and takes on Italy’s world-renowned Quality of Life. Starting with her X Commandments of Life in Italy, she tackles Italian bureaucracy, drivers, superstitions, traditions, La Mamma and more. Readers will get a … -
Celebritiesby Martin Gani: Celebrities narrates the lives and works of 40 filmmakers, actors and writers the author has met over the last 15 years. Through the interview-based, inter-linked profiles of these world-renowned personalities, the reader takes a cultural tour around the globe. The journey kicks off with charming …
