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Op shop finds after ballet from a while back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.