pickThis is a remarkable book and incredibly well researched. The author vividly describes centuries of Naples' tumultuous history of art, mythology, social and political upheaval, and violent revolution, interspersed with his own anecdotes of living in the city.
This nonfiction book, which depicts daily life in a small Italian village during WWII, is quiet but moving. And important.
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Prompt: Yellow
so-soA terrible period of our history...
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Day 2 at Dialoghi di Pistoia.. it's going to be a busy day!!! 🥰
pickJoanna was an amazing woman and was one of the only women to inherit her kingdom in her own right. She brought as much peace and prosperity as her horrible husbands would allow and her kingdom flourished into a power under her strong rule after her horrible husbands died.
The book gets deep into papel politics as Joanna played a surprisingly big role in the history of the Catholic Church.
3.5/5 fascinating but bogged in church politics
pickAfter my trip to Italy I wanted to learn more about this family.
pickSerendipity lead me to this novel at the Library, it‘s been around for a while. I do enjoy a good historical mystery, and this generally fits the bill, although the historical premise is a bit shaky. Wilson posits a fictional reason for the disappearance of Hans Holbein in 1543 that involves the (factual) Prebendaries Plot to bring down Thomas Cranmer and restore Catholic rule. I enjoyed “meeting” his protagonist, London goldsmith Thomas Treviot.
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Over 25 hours reading over the readathon. Both Dracula and The Satsuma Complex on audio for #Littenlisten
Finished the tagged and still processing this biography of a most complex man.
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pickThis was a really easy and informative read. It offers information on the whole family but in a way that is easy to take in and understand. Especially if you don't know a whole lot and want a comprehensive introduction to this part of Italian history. #bookspin @thearomaofbooks
