For the past few months, I have been begging friends to suggest some books and author, new and old. I need a good fix and I'll even take it digitally. This morning, as if a sign from the heavens, a lovely little google reminder popped up on my phone, letting me know that Festa del Libro e della Lettura starts tomorrow. To be honest, I had no clue what festa it is-- books, writers, … [Read more...]
Sep 26, 2008
Madeline comes to Rome!
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bThe other day, while searching for birthday present for my 4-year-old niece in Texas who knows nothing of Rome except that we go to bed far earlier than she does, I stumbled across the newly published Madeline and the Cats of Rome, by John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Ludwig, creator of Madeline. I haven't had a chance to read the story, but I've already heard the shouts of Foul! Yes, … [Read more...]
