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For centuries, Florence has inspired all manner of writers, and the same can be said today. The city’s literary culture is teeming with poets, novelists, historians and more, many of whom have been interviewed by The Florentine, available to discover here. You’ll also find news on literary events, new releases, and book recommendations, to always keep a Florence-related title on your to-be-read list.
What can Dante’s 'Divine Comedy' teach us about the experiences of today’s exiles?
Alexandra Lawrence on the online book club she co-runs with Lauren Mouat.
A little Florence-based magazine that existed under fascism had an outsized impact on Italy's literary scene.
Ahead of Testo, we explore the editorial world in Tuscany, with a special focus on its capital.
The author elaborates on her recent work of historical fiction.
Historical fiction, cookbooks and memoirs to see you through the season.
Held from October 2 to 5, the event helps authors find their way in the world of independent publishing.
These new books take an academic approach to Florence and Italy’s history, art and international presence.
Alexandra Lawrence and The British Institute bring you a six-week guided reading of Dante’s Divine Comedy.
Head for your local bookstore, take a leap of faith, and see what these 5 contemporary Italian writers have to offer.
La Città dei Lettori hosts the author at Teatro della Pergola on October 18.
Remembering Renato Levi and the Radio CORA Resistance group.
A bilingual book club, wine painting and a kids' book exchange begin this October.
The author of Florence-based "Toscanelli's Ray" discusses the importance of writerly freedom.
The first-time novelist talks about the differences between academia and fiction.
The British crime writer shows a different side of Bologna in his Daniel Leicester novels.
The novelist of ‘Tenderness’ discusses her life and times as a writer and teacher.
For writers and poets, finding a place to work in Florence can be harder than you would expect.
Military historian and author Antony Beevor reminisces about his Florentine heritage ahead of a talk at The British Institute.
Co-chair at the Children's Lending Library Valerie Perkins shares her experience.
The Paperback Exchange share their picks of the best Florence-based books to read this winter.
In the century before Forster’s novel was published, travel underwent a radical transformation. Routes were standardised, the first guidebooks were published and group trips were organised. So, what did people do before Baedeker?
