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Mario Puzo’s 1969 novel The Godfather was on the bestseller list for 67 weeks, selling more than 21 million copies worldwide. Puzo’s screenplay for the 1972 film adaptation, arguably the defining portrait of the Mafia in the 20th century, contained some of cinema’s most memorable lines – “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” among them – an...

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If you happen to work for the federal government, then you have a day off from work today, in honor of Columbus Day. You might want to use part of this holiday to come by your Main or South Abilene Public Libraries to find some good books, movies or more about Italy and/or the contributions Italian-Americans have made to our culture, food and more....

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Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm PDT. Online - ZOOM webinar organized by IIC Los Angeles in collaboration with Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles. Free Entrance. REGISTER HERE. In anticipation of the 20th Italian Language Week in the World (October 19-25, 2020), acclaimed Italian writer Beppe Severgnini will present the premiere English...

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Congratulations to NIAF Member Diana Giovanizzo for her new book, The Woman in Red. The novel is a sweeping tale about the epic life story of Anita Garibaldi, the courageous, headstrong revolutionary who fought for freedom and self-determination in 19th -century Brazil, Uruguay and Italy. It’s one of the most passionate love stories in history. For...

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Area writers of Italian heritage have a chance to show off as Newport Festa Italiana is sponsoring a new activity this year.  An essay contest centering on the theme, “A Favorite Memory of Growing Up Italian,” will jog some memories and spark much discussion. The essays are limited to 500 words. Three prizes will be awarded ($100, $75, and $ 50). O...

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Andrea Camilleri — who replaced Sciascia, Bufalino and Consolo as the writer who best expresses the island’s ‘sicelitude’ — enjoys tremendous popularity in Italy and around the world. His books are ubiquitous. His novels, especially those dealing with Salvo Montalbano, a police inspector who lives in the imaginary town of Vigàta, made him the best-...

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New York Times Best-Selling author Adriana Trigiani is a beloved writer by millions of readers all over the world. Reading an Adriana Trigiani book is like hot cocoa on a snowy day: wonderful, heart warming, and cozy. Her characters are charming and hilarious, with rich backgrounds. The author, director, and playwright chatted with me about her new...

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This spring, Actor Stanley Tucci filmed an aperitivo hour at home with partner Felicity Blunt and it went viral. A few days ago, he stirred a margarita and dropped a hint. “...it's a recipe that will not be in my new book.” No matter the season, Stanley Tucci is always cooking something. In an exclusive with People magazine last week, Stanley revea...

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At a time of planetarian stasis, it may seem odd to talk about transnationalism; and, yet, more than ever, we have become aware of the interconnections existing around the world. What insights can a transnational model offer us to critically rethink cultural and socio-economic relationships while keeping in mind older forms of border crossing (colo...

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 12:00 P.M. EST. Registration fee: $25. Register here. Join NIAF and award-winning journalist Ali Rogin to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The program will be an engaging discussion around Rogin's new book Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss: 30 Powerful Stories, which brings together an all-star support and recovery team to...

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