New Releases by Adriana Trigiani

New Jersey, oggi. Jess non sta vivendo la vita che avrebbe voluto. Dopo aver divorziato dal marito, torna a vivere dai genitori per cercare di risollevarsi. Per fortuna può dedicarsi al suo lavoro: è, infatti, una talentuosa disegnatrice nell''azienda di marmo gestita dallo zio. Ma quando la sua famiglia subisce una perdita inaspettata, emergono segreti che la costringono a mettere in discussione tutte le sue certezze, a cominciare dai legami più stretti. Ma non solo. In quel caos di emozioni, Jess capisce che è giunto il momento di cambiare rotta e riprendere in mano le redini della propria vita dopo anni trascorsi a prendersi cura degli altri. Così, inseguendo un sogno che sembrava svanito per sempre, parte per l’Italia, alla volta di Carrara, la città d’origine della sua famiglia. Dalle imponenti montagne del marmo, in Toscana, alle strade eleganti di Milano, sino alle rive incantevoli del Lago di Como, Jess inizia a ritagliarsi il proprio posto nel mondo, mentre cerca di fare luce sulle ombre che avvolgono la sua famiglia. Ma sarà l''incontro con Angelo, un giovane artista, a dare una svolta alla sua vita. In amore e sul lavoro, Jess avrà bisogno di creatività e passione: per reinventarsi, ma anche per scrivere una storia tutta nuova, incidendola nel marmo più pregiato.

"Jess Capodimonte Baratta is not living the life of her dreams. Not even close. In blue-collar Lake Como, New Jersey, family comes first. Recently divorced from Bobby Bilancia, ''the perfect husband'', Jess moves into her parents'' basement to hide and heal. Jess is the overlooked daughter, who dutifully takes care of her parents, cooks Sunday dinner, and puts herself last. Despite her role as the family handmaiden, Jess is also a talented draftswoman in the marble business run by her dapper Uncle Louie, who believes she can do anything (once she invests in a better wardrobe). When the Capodimonte and Baratta families endure an unexpected loss, the shock unearths long-buried secrets that will force Jess to question her loyalty to those she trusted. Fueled by her lost dreams, Jess takes fate into her own hands and escapes to her ancestral home, Carrara, Italy."--Provided by publisher.

Matelda, la matriarca de la familia Cabrelli, siempre ha sido una mujer fuerte y decidida, pero es hasta ahora, al final de su vida, que está determinada a desentrañar la gran historia de amor de su madre, Domenica. Un secreto guardado durante años: el triángulo amoroso que involucra a Silvio, un amigo de la infancia, y al apuesto capitán escocés, John Lawrie McVicars, el padre que Matelda nunca conoció. Mientras acompañamos a Domenica Cabrelli a experimentar el amor, la pérdida y el dolor de un exilio provocado por el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, atestiguaremos cómo las mujeres de su familia casi cien años después continúan enfrentándose a los mismos dilemas sobre la vida, la lealtad y la pasión. Esta maravillosa historia se extiende a lo largo de los años, transportándonos desde el mar azul de Viareggio y las costas rocosas de Marsella a la belleza mística de Escocia. Una novela cautivadora y emocionante que desborda sensualidad en cada página. «...la belleza de Italia, las penurias de la guerra, el sabor de las recetas familiares y el amor imperecedero de la familia», Library Journal.

New York Times bestselling adult novelist Adriana Trigiani and beloved illustrator Amy June Bates team up for a heartwarming picture book about a how a family comes together to celebrate Valentine''s Day. Mia Valentina Amore loves valentines. After all, her name means My Valentine. When she wakes up on Valentine''s Day, it looks like just another morning in the rickety old Amore house in the Blue Ridge mountains of Appalachia. But over the course of the day, her home is transformed into the House of Love. Mia and her mama festoon the halls, build a gumdrop tree, bake cupcakes, and most importantly, make valentines for all six of her siblings. But when Mia doesn''t receive her own valentine, she wonders if Mama could have forgotten her. New York Times bestselling novelist and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani has crafted a tender mother-daughter story that celebrates Valentine''s Day or any day that brings family together. And acclaimed illustrator Amy June Bates brings warmth and coziness to a story that affirms it doesn''t matter where you come from as long as that place is full of love.

Stati Uniti, 1925. Nata in una famiglia italiana emigrata nella cittadina di Roseto, in Pennsylvania, a quattordici anni Nella Castelluca sogna di diventare insegnante e di vedere un mondo diverso da quello della fattoria in cui vive. Ambiziosa e determinata, riesce a convincere i genitori a iscriverla alla Columbus High School. Quando conosce Renato Lanzara, un ragazzo affascinante e amante dei libri, Nella s’innamora perdutamente. Tutto sembra andare per il meglio, ma una terribile notizia scuote la famiglia Castelluca: a causa di un’esplosione nella miniera in cui lavora, il padre della ragazza rimane gravemente ferito. Alla fine dell’estate, Nella lo sa, non potrà più tornare a scuola: alla fattoria hanno bisogno di lei. Oltre ad aiutare in casa, Nella inizia a lavorare in una lavanderia come stiratrice. Tra gli operai c’è un ragazzo della sua età, Franco Zollerano, che la corteggia dolcemente. Renato, il grande amore di Nella, è ormai lontano, e forse sposare Franco è la cosa giusta... Insieme potranno avere una famiglia e, se il destino lo vorrà, anche coronare il sogno di aprire una manifattura di vestiti. Perché per Nella e Franco, che hanno umili origini, una vita migliore è dietro l’angolo: l’importante è non dimenticare mai i propri valori.

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Instant New York Times Bestseller • People’s Book of the Week From Adriana Trigiani, the beloved New York Times-bestselling author of The Shoemaker’s Wife, comes an exhilarating epic novel of love, loyalty, and creativity—the story of an Italian-American family on the cusp of change. It’s 1949 and South Philadelphia bursts with opportunity during the post-war boom. The Palazzini Cab Company & Western Union Telegraph Office, owned and operated by Dominic Palazzini and his three sons, is flourishing: business is good, they’re surrounded by sympathetic wives and daughters-in-law, with grandchildren on the way. But a decades-long feud that split Dominic and his brother Mike and their once-close families sets the stage for a re-match. Amidst the hoopla, the arrival of an urgent telegram from Italy upends the life of Nicky Castone (Dominic and his wife’s orphaned nephew) who lives and works with his Uncle Dom and his family. Nicky decides, at 30, that he wants more—more than just a job driving Car #4 and more than his longtime fiancée Peachy DePino, a bookkeeper, can offer. When he admits to his fiancée that he’s been secretly moonlighting at the local Shakespeare theater company, Nicky finds himself drawn to the stage, its colorful players and to the determined Calla Borelli, who inherited the enterprise from her father, Nicky must choose between the conventional life his family expects of him or chart a new course and risk losing everything he cherishes. From the dreamy mountaintop village of Roseto Valfortore in Italy, to the vibrant streets of South Philly, to the close-knit enclave of Roseto, Pennsylvania, to New York City during the birth of the golden age of television, Kiss Carlo is a powerful, inter-generational story that celebrates the ties that bind, while staying true to oneself when all hope seems lost. Told against the backdrop of some of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, this novel brims with romance as long buried secrets are revealed, mistaken identities are unmasked, scores are settled, broken hearts are mended and true love reigns. Trigiani’s consummate storytelling skill and her trademark wit, along with a dazzling cast of characters will enthrall readers. Once again, the author has returned to her own family garden to create an unforgettable feast. Kiss Carlo is a jubilee, resplendent with hope, love, and the abiding power of la famiglia.

Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Spencer Tracy, David Niven, Carole Lombard lead a magnificent cast of characters, real and imagined, in Adriana Trigiani''s new novel set in the rich landscape of 1930s'' Los Angeles. In this spectacular saga as radiant, thrilling and beguiling as Hollywood itself, Trigiani takes us back to the golden age of movie-making and into the complex and glamorous world of a young actress hungry for fame, success - and love. With meticulous, beautiful detail, she paints a rich landscape, where European and American artisans flocked to pursue the ultimate dream: to tell stories on the silver screen.

1905. A la mort de leur père, Ciro, dix ans, et son frère aîné sont placés dans un couvent des Alpes italiennes. L''austérité de la vie chez les soeurs n''étouffe pas en Ciro le goût de l''aventure. Sa rencontre avec Enza bouleverse son existence. Le destin les sépare puis les réunit à Little Italy, quartier des immigrés italiens de New York. Mais la Première Guerre mondiale éclate et Ciro s''engage.

The heartwarming novel from bestselling Richard & Judy author Adriana Trigiani ''A person who can build a pair of shoes can do just about anything.'' The Angelini Shoe Company in Greenwich Village has been creating sumptuous shoes for a hundred years. And now it falls to Valentine Roncalli, heir to the family firm, to turn its esteemed past into a glorious future. Uniting both professionally and romantically with master craftsman Gianluca Vechiarelli, with his full and complex past and a secret to hide, proud, passionate Valentine is determined to make her mark. Once their wedding celebrations are over, she wakes up to the reality of juggling the demands of a business and the needs of her new family. And as she is confronted by painful choices, she must fight for everything she wants and savour all she deserves – the bitter and the sweet of life itself. Romantic and poignant, told with Adriana''s trademark humour and warmth, and bursting with a cast of endearing characters, this is an unforgettable feast of delights and the most beautiful handmade shoes. ‘I don''t know how Adriana goes into her family''s attic and emerges with these amazing stories, I''m just happy she does’ Kathryn Stockett, bestselling author of The Help ‘Feisty and poignant... Readers will root for Valentine and the lessons she learns – which apply equally to designing elegant shoes and to crafting a rewarding life’ People ‘Superb. Trigiani''s ability to bring the large, warm, enveloping – if somewhat dysfunctional – family to life will keep any reader engrossed and entertained’ Publishers Weekly

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Na meer dan honderd jaar heeft Nederland weer een koning. De vraag is wat het beginnend staatshoofd Willem Alexander van zijn voorgangers zou kunnen opsteken. Na Willem van Oranje volgde een kleurrijke stoet van stadhouders, prinsen en koningen. Stadhouder Willem V bijvoorbeeld, die verdween achter steeds hogere stapels post hij kwam er maar niet toe ze te openen; of koning Willem I, die het ontwerp van de eerste grondwet grommend in het vuur wierp; en koning Willem III, die op een balkon in Genève zijn badjas opentrok om passagiers op voorbijvarende schepen zijn koninklijke geslacht te tonen; en dan was er nog prins Hendrik, die met de kleine Juliana op een groot zilveren dienblad van een stuifduin afroetsjte. In Van Willem tot Willem beschrijven Stijn Aerden en Wim Koesen de bonte geschiedenis van de Oranjes.

‘Trigiani is a master of palpable and visual detail’ Washington Post A sweeping epic of risk and destiny, of family, and of the power of love to change lives forever At the turn of the last century, Ciro, a young dreamer raised in a convent orphanage, and Enza, a practical girl born into poverty, meet as teenagers in the Italian Alps. Stumbling onto a scandal, Ciro is sent to hide in America and work as apprentice in Little Italy. Enza is bereft, but her life too is about to change. Unbeknownst to one another, Ciro is later a shoemaker and Enza is working in a factory in nearby Hoboken when fate reunites them. But it is already too late: Ciro has volunteered to serve in the war, and Enza has a new job at the Metropolitan Opera House that will sweep her into the glamorous salons of Manhattan and into the life of international singing sensation Enrico Caruso. From the stately mansions of Carnegie Hill, to the cobblestone streets of Little Italy, over the perilous cliffs of northern Italy, to the white-capped lakes of northern Minnesota, The Shoemaker’s Wife defines an era with operatic scope and splendour, in this breathtaking multigenerational love story that spans decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers weave their paths to each other. ‘Gloriously romantic… exquisite writing and a story enriched by the power of abiding love’ USA Today ‘Completely wonderful: a rich, sweeping epic which tells the story of the women and men who built America dream by dream’ Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help ‘An old-fashioned, romantic tale of two star-tangled lovers... but also a paean to artisanal work, food, friendship and family’ Washington Post ‘Breathtaking’ Hufffington Post

Adriana Trigiani''s two remarkable grandmothers, Lucia and Viola, lived through the 20th century from beginning to end as working women who juggled careers and motherhood. From the factory line to the family table, the two of them - the very definition of modern women - cut a path for their granddaughter by demonstrating courage and skill in their fearless approach to life, love and overcoming obstacles. Trigiani visits the past to seek answers to the essential questions that define the challenges women face today: how we hold on to the values that make life rich and beautiful, how we can take risks and reap the rewards, how to stand resilient in the face of tragedy. ''Be bold; ''be direct''; ''be different''!

Valentina Roncalli, schoenenontwerpster voor het New Yorkse familiebedrijf Angelini Shoe Company, heeft het zwaar. Haar grootmoeder heeft een nieuwe liefde gevonden en vertrekt naar haar moederland Italië. Het bedrijf blijft achter in handen van Valentina en haar twistzieke broer Alfred, en dan is er ook nog hun grote, luidruchtige Italiaanse familie die de rest van Valentina s tijd en aandacht opeist.Wanneer Valentina naar Buenos Aires reist voor zaken, wacht haar een nog grotere uitdaging. Ze blijkt daar een verre neef te hebben, die ook `in de schoenen zit. Deze ontdekking roept vele vragen op. Waarom hebben de familiezieke Roncalli s het contact met deze bloedverwanten verbroken? De familie is in rep en roer, en het is aan Valentina om iedereen nader tot elkaar te brengen.

From the bestselling author of The Shoemaker''s Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pick With her plans gone awry, can Valentine find a new way to make her dreams come true? Snow falls over Tuscany at the beautiful wedding of Valentine’s grandmother to her longtime love. But despite Valentine and Gianluca’s passion for one another, their own long-distance relationship seems impossible. And Valentine’s dreams are dashed as Gram announces Valentine’s brother, Alfred, as her partner at Angelini Shoes. As Valentine turns away from romance and devotes herself to her work, a once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity takes her to Buenos Aires. Unearthing a long-buried secret hidden deep within a family scandal, Valentine is determined to hold her family together. Longing to create a family of her own, Valentine is torn between two loves: one that has nurtured her and a new one that promises to sustain her. ‘Rattles along at an astonishing pace, throwing up hidden mistresses, family secrets and the possibility of tantalising romance’ Irish Independent ‘Valentine is one of Adriana Trigiani’s most winsome characters (yes, she even rivals the Big Stone Gap gang)... an unexpectedly poignant examination of the power and pull of family, faith and love’ BookPage ‘Trigiani spoke to women’s hearts with Big Stone Gap, and her Valentine series continues to do so… essential reading for fans of humorous, touching family fiction’ Library Journal ‘[A] charming valentine to love, forgiveness and family’ Publishers Weekly

From the bestselling author of The Shoemaker''s Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pick One unforgettable woman. One heart and dream as big as New York City. Makers of custom wedding shoes since 1903, the Angelini Shoe Company is one of the last family businesses in Greenwich Village. Now on the brink of financial ruin, thirty-three year old Valentine Roncalli, the talented apprentice, and her grandmother Teodora, the master artisan, are trying to bring the family’s old-world craftsmanship into the twenty-first century. Juggling a romantic relationship with dashing chef Roman Falconi, her duty to her family and a design competition for a prestigious department store, Valentine accompanies her grandmother to Italy in the hope of finding inspiration. Sweeping from the streets of Manhattan to picturesque Tuscany and the Isle of Capri, she discovers her artistic voice and so much more, turning her life around in ways she never expected. ‘Charming, charismatic and addictive… an absolute treat’ Company ‘A funny, heart-warming tale of a woman looking for love, family harmony and the perfect shoe’ Heat ‘Load up on cappuccino and biscotti before getting lost in the super froth of Adriana Trigiani''s romance-soaked novel, Very Valentine’ Marie Claire ‘This hymn to Italian New York is a treat’ Elle ‘Sex and the City meets Moonstruck... sly, sensual and dripping in style’ People ‘Like tucking into a plate of homemade manicotti: irresistible and delicious’ BookPage

Nestled in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the town of Big Stone Gap has been home for Ave Maria Mulligan Machesney and her family for generations. She''s been married to her beloved Jack for nearly twenty years, raised one child and buried another, and run a business that binds her community together, all while holding her tight circle of family and friends close. But with her daughter, Etta, having flown the nest to enchanting Italy, Ave Maria has reached a turning point. When a friend''s postcard arrives with the message " It''s time to live your life for you, " Ave Maria realizes that it''s time to go in search of brand-new dreams. But before she can put her foot on the path, her life is turned upside down.

Seventeen favorite American women authors contribute to this scintillating collection of short stories. Red-hot authors include Jennifer Weiner, Lauren Weisberger, and Adriana Trigiani. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Barnardo''s, the largest children''s charity in Britain.

The best-selling author of Big Stone Gap joins forces with her mother and sisters to present a delectable array of traditional Italian family recipes, cultural traditions, and personal anecdotes, ranging from polenta and chicken to favorite desserts. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.

In the hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling "Big Stone Gap," Ave Maria and Jack MacChesney find their marriage strained by a summer spent apart. "Trigiani is a wonderful storyteller . . . readers will enjoy "Big Cherry Holler" immensely."--"USA Today."

To unify her family, Ave Maria must harness the power of love and its abiding truth in this lyrical and heartfelt novel, the third installment of the New York Times bestselling Big Stone Gap series “Trigiani can make you laugh in one sentence then break your heart in the next.”—Mississippi Clarion-Ledger Ave Maria Mulligan MacChesney has never been a devotee of tarot cards or crystal balls. And yet when the fortune-teller at the county fair suggests that it is time for her to “redream” her life, Ave Maria realizes she is wide open to suggestion. Not a bad idea considering that her beloved daughter, Etta, is growing up fast. In the face of the trials of adolescence, Ave Maria tries to prepare herself for the day when Etta will rebel big-time. Of course, everyone in Big Stone Gap sees it’s coming: Cranky cashier Fleeta has warned her, county sexpert Iva Lou has consoled her, even Pearl, now a mother herself, has lent her sympathy—but that doesn’t make the changes in Etta any easier to handle. Milk Glass Moon chronicles the challenges Ave Maria faces in her parenting and in her marriage, with more surprising twists and turns than on the mountain roads of southwest Virginia. Don’t miss any of Adriana Trigiani’s beloved Big Stone Gap series BIG STONE GAP • BIG CHERRY HOLLER • MILK GLASS MOON • HOME TO BIG STONE GAP