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andrea camilleri, author of the Commissario Montalbano series. Image: Sandro Michahelles

Italy marks centenary of Montalbano author Andrea Camilleri

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is honouring Andrea Camilleri, the Sicilian writer who created Inspector Montalbano, with a series of cultural events. 2025 is the centenary of his birth.

On this day in history: death of author Italo Calvino

September 19, 2024September 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italo Calvino, born on 15th October 1923 in Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba, is considered one of Italy’s most influential 20th-century writers. He died on 19th September 1985.

On this day in history: author Valerio Evangelisti born

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Valerio Evangelisti, one of Italy’s most renowned contemporary authors was born in Bologna on 20th June 1952. Evangelisti’s career spanned several decades, during which he became a pivotal figure in Italian literature, particularly known for his “Nicolas Eymerich” series.

Tobagi winner of the 61st Campiello Prize. Image courtesy of Campiello Prize via Press Release.

Tobagi wins 61st Campiello Prize

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Benedetta Tobagi’s La Resistenza delle Donne (The Women’s Resistance) has won the 61st Campiello Prize.

Never censor books says Italian President

Never censor books says Mattarella

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Books should never be silenced, President Sergio Mattarella said today marking the centenary of the birth of Catholic priest and great educator of the poor Don Lorenzo Milani.

Italian Book Capital 2022: Ivrea

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini, announced this evening that Ivrea will be the Italian Book Capital 2022. It follows on from Vibo Valentia in 2021.