This morning, I’m sweating in Florence, Italy. It’s supposed to hit 105 degrees, without the humidity added in. It’s hard to be too miserable as long as there is plenty of shade and water. This year while I’ve taught study abroad in Florence, I’ve been popping in and out of a lot of fun bookstores. I don’t think I’d realized last time just how many bookstores there are. While I haven’t captured photos of even half of them, I thought I’d share a few with you. The lovely aspect is that each has an English language section. There’s even one bookstore (the Paperback Exchange near the Duomo) that is entirely English. Perfect for the ex-pat or tourist!
Eric and I had coffee and a croissant or small sandwich at this delightful find, La Cite –Liberiacafe on Borgo San Frediano. It is on the other side of the Arno close to where I teach. We stumbled on it Wednesday, and I could not get over all the fun details. There are books, architectural delights, and my caffe latte was delish. It was a great combination. And with two lofts, there was plenty of seating inside and out. I didn’t notice English books, but I can always get those at the Paperback Exchange. Without the seating charge that many places automatically add to your tab, I may have found a favorite place to hang out and read if I get to teach in Florence again.
To celebrate another couple weeks in Florence, I’m giving away a copy of Shadowed by Grace, my novel set in Tuscany during WWII with the Monuments Men. You can enter using the from below.
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I would travel to Scotland. Love the accents and the history and The scenery.
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I adore Edinborough and would love to see more of that country.
Paula, this is strange. I, too, want to go to Scotland. My reasons include the history and scenery you mentioned, but my husband and I both have family roots there that we want to explore. Cara, you may be loving Italy, but I think Scotland’s climate would work better for me.
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After last week, I would have loved being back in Scotland’s climate, too!
I would go to Italy again. Although I’ve been there three times (mainly to visit family, lucky me). I’ve never seen the Amalfi coast or Pompeii, two places I’d very much like to visit.
Of course, teaching in Florence sounds marvelous. I’d love the chance to do that!
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Pompeii was a neat experience last year. I’ve only been to Cinque Terre, but after tasting that a couple weeks ago, I’d love to try more of the Amalfi Coast.
Israel would be my preference š but anywhere would be nice.
Having read the George MacDonald novels edited by Michael Phillips, I think it would be neat to visit Scotland.
Iād like to see France and Germany, places my husband when he was in the military.
I would like to travel to Tahiti.
Thank you! Thank you!
I’ve visited Florence and loved it. The history, the people, and the food were unforgettable. I can’t wait to read Shadowed by Grace, and look forward to learning about he Monuments Men. š