books about Italy
How Sicily’s Past Inspired Author Carlo Treviso’s Siciliana
A centuries-old rebellion sparked a novel that invites readers to see Sicily through a different lens.
Erica D’Arcangelo on the Family History That Inspired A Story About Pizza
Inspired by generations of family history, the author explains why some stories deserve to be passed on.
Danielle Callegari on A Bite-Sized History of Italy and Italian Food History
The Dartmouth professor discusses why cuisine became Italy's strongest cultural identity, from ancient Rome to modern Italian-American cooking.
Cinema Purgatorio: American Movies Set in Italy Are So Bad
Our Editor-in-Chief weighs in on the absurdity of many American movies set in Italy and recommends his own stories as a solution.
Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Explained
Winemaker Andrea Lonardi and writer Jessica Dupuy on their new book Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine and the common thread that runs through every bottle.
An Italian Reading Club Gift Guide for Loved Ones and Yourself
Start the holiday season by gifting your Italy-obsessed friend a book or curl up with one yourself and be transported to Il Bel Paese.
