The View from Lake Como is Adriana Trigiani’s 21st published book. Whether you have faithfully followed her from debut novel Big Stone Gap (2000) or are just joining those devoted readers — the self-described evangelical acolytes who celebrate each word, clever phrase and humorous heart-warming tale of families that often harbor deep secrets — be p...
READ MOREAdriana Trigiani, a 21-time New York Times best-selling author, has set her new book, “The View From Lake Como,” in Monmouth County’s own Lake Como. Trigiani, who grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and based a trilogy of books on her hometown, often takes inspiration from the places she visits. The author came to Lake Como this week, speaking at th...
READ MOREMichigan's Italian roots stretch back to its founding, and small towns, streets and other locations highlight that history. From industrial metro Detroit to Upper Peninsula iron mining communities, Italian immigrants and their Italian American descendants have played a key role in shaping Michigan's history. As of 2000, when the U.S. Census last in...
READ MOREWe are thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new children’s book that’s a must read. This bilingual gem is not just a story, it’s a powerful message to guide all generations on the true meaning of pride and heritage. Click here.Why you’ll love this book: Bilingual Edition: A perfect way to celebrate both English and Italian language. Cultural...
READ MOREThe J. Paul Getty Museum has received a gift of 38 rare manuscript pages by Italian artists spanning the 12th to 17th centuries, marking the largest donation of artwork to the museum in decades, it was announced Monday. The works depict religious scenes from the lives of Jesus, Mary and various saints and significantly expand Getty's medieval and R...
READ MORECulture plays a central role in Rome. ATAC, the public transit agency of Italy’s capital, has been offering access to a digital library for years, providing over 18,000 free resources including books, audiobooks, and music tracks. All it takes is scanning a QR code to download content directly to your smartphone or tablet—no limits, no registration...
READ MORETuesday July 15 2025, 17:00. IC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. The editorial project La Conceria di Pompei – The Tannery of Pompeii. The story of an exemplary restoration recounts, with texts and photos, the important patronage by UNIC – Italian Tanneries and LINEAPELLE that supported and made possible the restoration work of the tannery, discovered in 18...
READ MOREThe book tour for Italian American author Dom Serafini and his latest release, The Messengers of Abruzzo in the World—the fifth volume in the series—promises to be both ambitious and unique. The tour kicks off on Friday, July 4 in Giulianova at the V. Migliori Nautical Club, coinciding with the celebration of U.S. Independence Day (the 4th of July)...
READ MOREForget about Turin, Italy’s so-called “city of magic.” Instead, focus on Naples. The intriguing book “Partenope degli spiriti” (Rome: Viella, 2024), edited by Francesco Paolo de Ceglia, persuasively argues that Naples is the heart of Italian miracles, spiritualism, and esotericism. This volume explores the city’s rich spiritual heritage and wonders...
READ MORENiagara Falls native Gabriel Porto was a proud Italian-American. His book, aptly titled “Memoirs of an Italian American”, was self published in 2023 on Amazon. As one might suspect, “Memoirs of an Italian American” is Gabriel Porto’s autobiography. Porto was a first generation Italian-American whose parents migrated to the United States in the earl...
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