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See You in the Piazza
See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover in Italy | Frances Mayes
Bestselling and beloved author Frances Mayes discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco: these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country's offerings. In See You in the Piazza, Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat and drink their way through thirteen regions--from Friuli to Sicily. Along the way, she seeks out the cultural and historic gems not found in traditional guidebooks. Frances conjures the enchantment of the backstreets, the hubbub of the markets, the dreamlike wonder of that space between lunch and dinner when a city cracks open to those who would wander or when a mind is drawn into the pages of a delicious book--and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find.
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jen_the_scribe
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Bailedbailed

I really wanted to like this one, for my love of Frances Mayes and my dream of traveling to Italy. She does have some beautiful descriptions of her travels, but this might be better suited for the overly analytical traveler/wine connoisseur. I'm not big on reading about specific details about food/wine, and there's a lot of that. It also felt repetitive: same Piazzas, cathedrals/chapels, villas/vineyards everywhere in Italy. It got a little dull.

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jen_the_scribe
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Italy has been on my bucket list since I was in 5th grade. My teacher returned from her honeymoon regaling us with photos/tales of Venice. I imagined well known places; Rome, Venice, Florence, etc. Mayes' book has opened up many other possibilities. She's traveled throughout the country, and says it never ceases to surprise her. I guess it's like anywhere; I've lived in several states in the US, driven cross country. There's still so much to see.

Scochrane26 I wish I had enough $ to not work for a year or so. I want to see everything! 4y
jen_the_scribe @Scochrane26 Same! A year of wandering sounds amazing! 4y
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jen_the_scribe
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Since this is a library book and I can't highlight and annotate to my heart's content, I'm taking notes. One day I'll make it to Italy.

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jen_the_scribe
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Just picked this up in the library (took my kiddos to borrow some books). I loved the movie Under the Tuscan Sun (hadn't read the book unfortunately), and Italy is at the top of my bucket list. Normally, I wouldn't borrow a book in large print in case someone else needs it (cause I don't), but it was the only copy they had.

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grothenberger
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From the author of “Under the Tuscan Sun,” this new book is a treat! More of a travel book (with her husband and grandson), the whole family‘s love for Italy is clearly present in this tour of towns and villages from one end of Italy to the other. If you love Italy and good food, I think you‘ll enjoy this book. Includes some authentic recipes from restaurants they visited.

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grothenberger
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My hold arrived today! So far, one of the best books I‘ve read in, well, forever.

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kstadt929
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SO EXCITED that this new book is here!!! I can‘t wait to read more about Italy (hopefully) before we go on our honeymoon!!! ❤️❤️❤️

RvnclawWhovian I loved Italy, it was magical 5y
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
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Books transport us places:
The beach. The woods. The city.
Paris. Hong Kong. Honolulu.
The past. The present. The future.

I'm tired of the cold, snowy weather here in New Jersey. Since an international trip is not in the cards right now, I'm taking a tour of Italy with Frances Mayes.