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Frances Mayes
Under the Tuscan Sun
At Home in Italy
The beloved memoir of restoring a Tuscan villa and discovering la dolce vita. A timeless story of food, family, and finding home in Italy.
4.6(5,234)
$16.99
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Libri sull'Italia
$14.99–$29.99
Immerse yourself in Italian culture through literature, history, art, and language. These books capture the essence of what makes Italy extraordinary.
History, art, culture, and language
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Frances Mayes
At Home in Italy
The beloved memoir of restoring a Tuscan villa and discovering la dolce vita. A timeless story of food, family, and finding home in Italy.
Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy's brilliant portrait of Florence—its art, architecture, politics, and culture—remains essential reading for any visitor.
Mary Beard
From Romulus to the Fall
Mary Beard's acclaimed history of Rome, from its mythical origins to the citizenship edict of 212 CE. Witty, provocative, and deeply learned.
Giorgio Vasari
Vasari's Renaissance Masterwork
Giorgio Vasari's landmark biographies of Giotto, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael—the foundation of art history.
Cristina Mazzoni
Complete Language Course
Clear, progressive lessons for beginners through intermediate learners. Perfect preparation for your Italian trip or continued study.
Jess Walter
A Novel
A sweeping love story set between 1960s Cinque Terre and modern-day Hollywood. A gorgeous, page-turning literary novel.
The best preparation for an Italian trip isn't just studying maps—it's reading. Mary Beard's SPQR makes ancient Rome feel alive and immediate. Frances Mayes captures the sensory magic of Tuscany better than any travel brochure. And Vasari's Lives of the Artists will transform how you see every Renaissance painting in Florence.
For language learners, structured courses paired with a good phrasebook will boost your confidence before you arrive. Even a few Italian phrases—buongiorno, scusi, il conto per favore—open doors that remain closed to those who rely solely on English.
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