Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop

By Alba Donati. Trans. Elena Pala.

"Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop" is a memoir by British author and bookshop owner, Nicky Pellegrino, published in 2017. The book tells the story of Pellegrino's journey as she moves from London to a small Tuscan village to open a bookshop, and her experiences as she adapts to life in Italy.

Throughout the book, Pellegrino shares her love of books and her passion for sharing that love with others. She writes about the challenges of opening a bookshop in a small, rural community, and the joys and frustrations of running a business in a foreign country. She also writes about her relationships with the people in her village, and how she came to appreciate the slower pace of life in Italy.

The book is a celebration of the simple pleasures of life, such as good food, good books, and good company. Pellegrino's writing is warm and engaging, and she paints a vivid picture of life in Tuscany, with its stunning scenery, rich culture, and vibrant community.

London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson. 2022. 197p.