Book Of The Month:
Under the Tuscan Sun
by Frances Mayes
After a painful divorce, writer Frances Mayes buys a crumbling villa in the Tuscan countryside on a whim. What begins as a bold escape becomes a journey of self-discovery as she restores the house, tends the gardens, befriends her neighbors, and savors the rhythms of Italian life. Through her eyes, Tuscany comes alive — full of sun, earth, and second chances.
Meet the Author
We are so excited to announce that the author, Frances Mayes will be joining us for our book club discussion!
Frances Mayes is a bestselling author, poet, and memoirist. Her evocative writing celebrates travel, home, and the simple pleasures of everyday life. She has written numerous books about Tuscany, as well as novels, poetry collections, and a memoir of her Southern childhood. When she’s not traveling, she splits her time between North Carolina and Cortona, Italy.
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Turning Pages That Stir The Soul
Past Books of the Month
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Buy the BookThe Vanishing Half
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Buy the BookFried Green Tomatoes
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Buy the BookThe Joy Luck Club
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Buy the BookCaroline
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Buy the BookJoy For Beginners
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Buy the BookFarmer Boy
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Buy the BookLittle Women
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Buy the BookLady Tan’s Circle of Women
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Buy the BookMidnight at the Blackbird Cafe
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Buy the BookHow to Make An American Quilt
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Buy the BookOne Good Mama Bone
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Buy the BookSummer Sisters
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Buy the BookMy Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free
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Buy the BookBack to the Prairie
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Buy the BookThe Secret Garden
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Buy the BookThe Knitting Circle
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