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“She Seduced Me: A Love Affair with Rome” by Mark Tedesco

“She Seduced Me: A Love Affair with Rome” by Mark Tedesco

An Italian “beach read!” Learn Italian with novels by Grazia Cioce

An Italian “beach read!” Learn Italian with novels by Grazia Cioce

2023 Matta Fall Book Club Pick: Quattro Metà by Martino Coli — Do Soul Mates Exist?

2023 Matta Fall Book Club Pick: Quattro Metà by Martino Coli — Do Soul Mates Exist?

Mia suocera è un mostro di Valentina Vanzini

Mia suocera è un mostro di Valentina Vanzini

A Letter to Artemisia: My Response to a Timeless Muse

A Letter to Artemisia: My Response to a Timeless Muse

2022 Fall Matta Italian Book Club: Prima regola: non innamorarsi” di Felicia Kingsley

2022 Fall Matta Italian Book Club: Prima regola: non innamorarsi” di Felicia Kingsley

Silvia Zucca, author “Guida astrologica per cuori infranti” Meets Matta Book Club

Silvia Zucca, author “Guida astrologica per cuori infranti” Meets Matta Book Club

Recensione “Una grande storia d’amore” di Susanna Tamaro

Recensione “Una grande storia d’amore” di Susanna Tamaro

Chat with Serena Capilli: Teacher and Author of Due Amiche

Chat with Serena Capilli: Teacher and Author of Due Amiche

Giallo Italiano: Mystery Stories by Sonia Ognibene for A2-B1 Students

Giallo Italiano: Mystery Stories by Sonia Ognibene for A2-B1 Students

Transforming a Medieval Church into a Tuscan Home: Kyle Ball’s Inspiring Journey

Transforming a Medieval Church into a Tuscan Home: Kyle Ball’s Inspiring Journey

Embrace Your Renaissance by Maura Garau

Embrace Your Renaissance by Maura Garau

It’s Publication Day for Sofonisba! New novel set in Italy by Melissa Muldoon

It’s Publication Day for Sofonisba! New novel set in Italy by Melissa Muldoon

The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli: A Renaissance Novel by W.A.W Parker

The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli: A Renaissance Novel by W.A.W Parker

La Passione: Come l’Italia ha Sedotto il Mondo by Dianne Hales

La Passione: Come l’Italia ha Sedotto il Mondo by Dianne Hales

A Courageous Diary: Iris Origo and the War in Val d’Orcia

A Courageous Diary: Iris Origo and the War in Val d’Orcia

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on The Painter’s Apprentice by Laura Morelli

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on The Painter’s Apprentice by Laura Morelli

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “The Winemakers” by Jan Moran 

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “The Winemakers” by Jan Moran 

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Birds of Passage” by Joe Giordano

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Birds of Passage” by Joe Giordano

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “A Song for Bellafortuna” by Vincent Lococo

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “A Song for Bellafortuna” by Vincent Lococo

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Alchemy’s Daughter” by Mary Osborne

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Alchemy’s Daughter” by Mary Osborne

Inferno a Firenze! Hell in Florence!

Inferno a Firenze! Hell in Florence!

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Artisan’s Star” by Gabriella Contestabile

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Artisan’s Star” by Gabriella Contestabile

Pinocchio: Enhanced Digital Edition for Italian Learners by Jack Risos

Pinocchio: Enhanced Digital Edition for Italian Learners by Jack Risos

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Botticelli’s Bastard” by Stephen Maitland-Lewis

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Botticelli’s Bastard” by Stephen Maitland-Lewis

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “The Gondola Maker” by Laura Morelli 

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “The Gondola Maker” by Laura Morelli 

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Juliet’s Nurse” by Lois Leveen

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Juliet’s Nurse” by Lois Leveen

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Supreme Macaroni Company” by Adriana Trigiani

Italy Book Tour Spotlight on “Supreme Macaroni Company” by Adriana Trigiani

Dual Italian Language Books for Kids: Bosley va al mare by Tim Johnson

Dual Italian Language Books for Kids: Bosley va al mare by Tim Johnson

Unlocking Renaissance Secrets: Mary Osborne Discusses Nonna’s Book of Mysteries

Unlocking Renaissance Secrets: Mary Osborne Discusses Nonna’s Book of Mysteries

Imperfect Pairings by Jacki Townsend Book review

Imperfect Pairings by Jacki Townsend Book review

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Dirty Italian – From Innocent to Offensive Slang by Gabrielle Euvino

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A Occhio e Croce: The Italian Way to Guesstimate A Occhio e Croce: The Italian Way to Guesstimate Learn the meaning of the Italian expression “a occhio e croce.” This blog post explains its use in everyday speech, fun cultural origins, and examples. Improve your Italian with Matta! #StudentessaMatta #LearnItalian #ItalianExpressions #AOcchioECroce #ItalianIdioms #MattaLanguageTips #ImparareItaliano
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The (Very) Long Road Home from Rome! After a wonde The (Very) Long Road Home from Rome! After a wonderful adventure in Italy, the journey back was… well, epic. We boarded the plane in Rome and then sat on the tarmac for one and a half hours before taking off. Ten hours later, we finally touched down in Newark, only to sit on the tarmac again — for another two hours! — waiting for a gate to deplane. 🛬😮‍💨 Of course, by then I’d missed my connecting flight to Austin. So… an unexpected overnight stay in Newark it was. Now I’m up at the crack of dawn catching a 6 a.m. flight — bleary-eyed — with cappuccino in hand 🇮🇹❤️ You can take the girl out of Italy but you can’t take Italy out of the girl!
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 A few spots are still available for the September 2025 Italian Language Program in Florence, and I’d love for you to be part of this unforgettable experience!
 Our group is growing, and I’m thrilled to return to Italy this fall to launch a brand-new language immersion adventure in collaboration with Nadia Bruno, director of ItalianMe Language School.
 We’ll dive into Italian language and culture while strolling the enchanting streets of Florence—following in the footsteps of the Medici, exploring art, history, and of course…gelato! 
 Ready to elevate your Italian and make this September extra special? Contact me for more details and reserve your spot today!
On the autostrada headed to Fiumicino… Last st On the autostrada headed to Fiumicino… Last stop at the Autogrill! Snagged a bottle of Coke “battezzata Melissa”—only because they didn’t have one labeled “Matta!” 😛😂 Clearly Coca-Cola isn’t ready for this level of pazza!

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