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Seven New Books to Transport You to Italy This Summer!
Escape to Italy this summer with these seven new books.

Laura Botten
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Audiobook Preview!
Exclusive first listen to A Recipe from Rome on audiobook! Check out this clip from chapter four as April and Simon fly to the eternal city.

Laura Botten
May 4, 20241 min read
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'The Goodbye Cat,' a Book I've Never Needed More
My cat was a big girl. Sixteen pounds at one point. Aside from her curves and age, she was healthy as a horse. But cats aren't immortal...

Laura Botten
Jan 21, 20248 min read
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Three Books Set in Italy to Read Over Christmas Break
Here are three books that I'm reading that are transporting me to everyone's favorite boot-shaped nation during holiday down-time

Laura Botten
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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'A Recipe from Rome:' The Reviews are In!
The reviews are pouring in with resounding praise! See what readers are saying about 'A Recipe from Rome.'

Laura Botten
Sep 3, 20231 min read
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Pre-Orders are Live for 'A Recipe from Rome!'
Here's how you can pre-order your copy of A Recipe from Rome!

Laura Botten
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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A Recipe from Rome: COVER REVEAL!
The cover art for my debut novel A Recipe from Rome is finished!

Laura Botten
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Podcast Alert: The Best Must-Read Books Set in Italy
On the podcast A Writer in Italy, we discuss the books set in Italy that have influenced my own novel "A Recipe from Rome"

Laura Botten
May 14, 20232 min read
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Italy Chats: Bonnie Callahan Talks Inspiration Behind Book 'Remy Vs. Rome'
What is it about Rome that's so special? Watch as Bonnie and Laura chat about their favorite city in the world in this month's Italy Chat!

Laura Botten
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Romance, Tuscany, and Chocolate Cake
This is the true-life story of a woman leaving her stable job behind to follow her heart to Tuscany where she found true love and good food.

Laura Botten
Nov 27, 20222 min read
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Five Gritty Titles to Consume for Halloween
These movies and books will send a chill down your spine just in time for Halloween. And? They're all Italy-themed!

Laura Botten
Oct 29, 20222 min read
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Five (More) Rom-Com's Set in Rome
Few places are more majestic than the eternal city of Rome. Here are five more books to add to your Rome Rom-Com list!

Laura Botten
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Four Classy Tuscany Titles to Read
Tuscany. Even the name sounds classy. Say it with me: Tuscany. This dreamy Italian region is the perfect backdrop for a book.

Laura Botten
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Five Rome Rom-Coms That Will Make You Swoon
The Eternal City has everything you need when it comes to romance. Here are five books that wouldn't be the same if they weren't in Rome.

Laura Botten
May 19, 20222 min read
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Five Books About Food to Drool Over
Whoever came up with merging storytelling and cooking was a genius. Some of the books include recipes, while others will make you hungry!

Laura Botten
Apr 18, 20221 min read
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Seven (More) Books to Make You Feel Like You're in Italy
Few countries have the power to make a girl swoon simply by hearing the name of it but Italy is one of them. These books will take you there

Laura Botten
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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Seven Books To Make You Feel Like You're In Italy
Visit Italy without ever setting foot on a plane. Check out these books that are perfect for escapist reading.

Laura Botten
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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