Our Italian Book Club is a unique opportunity for book lovers and Italian language enthusiasts to immerse themselves in literature, share opinions, and experience Italian culture authentically. The club meets once a month online to discuss the selected book, which can range from contemporary novels to classics, short stories, and works of Italian fiction. Each meeting involves a variety of activities:
- guided book discussions, where everyone can share their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.
- Analysis of significant passages, exploring themes, characters, writing style, and the author’s vocabulary.
- Fun quizzes and games based on the book’s content to reinforce understanding and newly learned vocabulary.
- Sharing personal experiences and making connections between the book’s themes and real life, fostering spontaneous dialogue.
- Cultural insights about the author, historical context, or aspects of Italian culture present in the reading.
The club is open to learners of all levels, from complete beginners to highly advanced speakers. Each meeting is thoughtfully designed to be accessible and welcoming, with activities that stimulate curiosity and encourage active participation. Throughout every session, you will be supported by a dedicated teacher, who carefully guides the discussions, answers any questions about the Italian language, and provides assistance in overcoming any challenges that may arise during reading. Our goal is to make sure that everyone feels comfortable expressing their ideas, asking questions, and delving into the meanings and nuances of the books we read together.
Whether you want to build your confidence in speaking, enrich your vocabulary, or simply explore Italian literature in a friendly atmosphere, you will find encouragement and guidance every step of the way. Join us to experience reading in a refreshing, interactive way, practice and improve your Italian in a lively group setting, and share your love of books with people from all over the world!
The membership costs 99 €, the duration of the book club is three months and we we’ll meet online twice a month.
Italian suggested readings
All these books balance literary merit with clarity, feature engaging stories, and introduce authentic language and cultural contexts, making them ideal for our book club and your personal study. Choose one and start reading today!
Due di due
by Andrea de Carlo
This novel uses clear, contemporary language and explores relatable themes such as friendship, love, and travel. The sentence structure is straightforward, and dialogue is frequent, making it easier for learners to follow conversations and daily situations in Italian. It’s excellent for practicing verb forms and expanding everyday vocabulary.
L’amica geniale
by Elena Ferrante
This novel uses clear, contemporary language and explores relatable themes such as friendship, love, and travel. The sentence structure is straightforward, and dialogue is frequent, making it easier for learners to follow conversations and daily situations in Italian. It’s excellent for practicing verb forms and expanding everyday vocabulary.
Accabadora
by Michela Murgia
Although richer in vocabulary, this novel excels at presenting everyday dialogue, realistic social situations, and contemporaneous Italian culture. The friendship between the protagonists is depicted through lively exchanges and familiar scenarios, making comprehension more attainable for learners at intermediate or higher levels. The book also sparks discussion about society, education, and personal growth.
Il peso della farfala
by Erri De Luca
A very short novel (about 70 pages) with concise, poetic but simple language. The plot centers on nature, solitude, and human emotion, and is told through clear, reflective sentences. De Luca’s works often use present and past tenses and avoid complex constructions, offering learners a model for expressing feelings and observations.
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