During our holidays, we finally have time to read, take time for ourselves and shut out the world. Or at least so we hope. Here a few suggestions for your summer holiday read - whether you are on the beach, in the mountains or elsewhere. A selection of Italian and Overseas Authors. Enjoy the read!
Velvet boots by Guiseppina Torregrossa
Velvet boots by Giuseppina Torregrossa -Colleagues in the Unsolved Cases section of the Palermo flying squad nickname it "the Milanesa" or "the registered letter" because it was brought in by its father. But the entire city seems to reject Giulia Vella, an investigator and profiler eager to succeed. That's why it's no coincidence that the boss assigns her the first case, an unsolved crime from almost 50 years earlier: the murder of a postmaster with the safe open and (almost) all the money taken. Solving this case will require Giulia to investigate not only the city, but also herself.
Giacomo Papi - La Piscina
Giacomo Papa - La Piscina: Klaus Signori, an octogenarian artist known for his unconventional performances, has announced that he will stage his final act by uninstalling one of his creations. The performance is set to take place at his castle in Umbria, where he lives with his family and collaborators. A Lithuanian troupe will be documenting the event. However, when the guests arrive, Klaus Signori is nowhere to be found. As the days pass, his body is discovered in a freezer, leading to a confrontation between the servants and the family over a hidden treasure of 500 thousand euros.
The Triumph of the Lions - Stefania Auci
The Florios, known as the Lions of Sicily, have officially risen to power. Once rich only in ambition, the family has now amassed an immeasurable fortune that is admired, honored, and, above all, feared in Sicily. Ignazio, destined for leadership since birth, possesses a fearless drive that pulses through his veins, yet his heart is as black as ice. In his quest to take over Casa Florio, he abandoned the love of his life. At barely 20 years old, his son Ignazziddu stands to inherit everything, but he is nothing like Ignazio. Despite his fears, he embraces Ignazio’s legacy and confronts a rapidly changing world. Ignazziddu realizes that having Florio blood alone is not enough to become the force his grandfather and father were. Set against the backdrop of the Belle Epoque, Stefania Auci’s The Triumph of the Lions delves into the history of a family that reigned over Italian society for decades.
Fede - Inspector Avraham Avraham by Dror Mishani
"A few pages are enough to understand who Abraham Abraham, a detective in the Holon police, Tel Aviv, is. He is described as "a detective like Kurt Wallander, an investigator with peeling plaster on walls, oilcloth tablecloths, and broken shutters". He is an idealist who values connecting with people face-to-face rather than advancing to the highest levels. In this story, he deals with two seemingly unrelated cases: the abandonment of a newborn baby at a shopping center and the drowning death of a tourist. These events, however, are far from trivial as they involve state secrets, identity issues, and family conflicts that intertwine."
Alba Donati - Memoir of a Tuscan bookshop
Alba Donati’s charming memoir Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop recounts her personal experience. Used to her hectic life as a book publicist, Donati decided to return to Lucignana, the Tuscan village where she was born. There she opened a tiny bookshop on a hilltop, surrounded by gardens filled with roses and peonies. With fewer than 200 residents year-round, the shop seemed unlikely to succeed, but it soon sparked the enthusiasm of book lovers nearby and across Italy. Formatted as diary entries, this inspirational story celebrates reading as well as book lovers and booksellers.Alba Donati's charming memoir, "Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop," recounts her personal experience. After being accustomed to her hectic life as a book publicist, Donati made the decision to return to Lucignana, the Tuscan village of her birth. There, she opened a small bookshop on a hilltop surrounded by gardens filled with roses and peonies. With fewer than 200 residents year-round, the shop seemed unlikely to succeed, but it soon ignited the enthusiasm of book lovers nearby and across Italy. Formatted as diary entries, this inspirational story celebrates reading, book lovers, and booksellers.
Francesco Bozzi - Silio Bozzi - Stupor Mundi
Stupor Mondi: A story that brings back the essence of Sicily in style, light and intricate family history. We all leave by ferry, there are Costanza, a German girl who goes to the island for an inheritance; Professor Salinas, an archaeologist, and Nicola, a quick-witted diver. Before landing, Costanza is gripped by insula phobia, and, through hypnosis, she will understand what the plot is behind her family and her relationship with the island and the other characters. A poetic and passionate novel."A story that captures the essence of Sicily through its style, light, and intricate family history. It follows the journey of three characters: Costanza, a German girl who visits the island to claim an inheritance; Professor Salinas, an archaeologist; and Nicola, a quick-witted diver. As Costanza lands on the island, she experiences insula phobia, which leads her to undergo hypnosis. Through this, she unravels the plot behind her family's history and her relationships with the island and the other characters. The novel is both poetic and passionate."
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