tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post6132663305758093542..comments2023-12-15T21:38:19.369+01:00Comments on LindyLouMac's Book Reviews: Book Review - La Bella Lingua by Dianne HalesLindyLouMachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-42468231703113474532016-10-19T14:04:59.629+02:002016-10-19T14:04:59.629+02:00Hi Lindy
I read your review of Dianne Hales' ...Hi Lindy<br /><br />I read your review of Dianne Hales' La bella lingua on Amazon and I wondered whether you would be interested in having a look at my about to be published "Living in Italy: the Real Deal - How to survive the Good Life". From your blog I found that you have an interest in books about Italy. <br />The book contains sixty short stories about my adventures as a Dutch expat who moved to Italy in 2008 to start a bed and breakfast. It is the translation of the Dutch original that met with considerable success (sold 3000 copies) and had very positive readers' reviews.<br /><br />Author bio:<br />Stef Smulders was born in The Netherlands in 1960 and moved with husband Nico and their dog to Italy in 2008 to start bed-and-breakfast Villa I Due Padroni in the beautiful wine region Oltrepò Pavese south of Milan. In 2014 he published his first volume of short, anecdotical stories (in Dutch) about daily life among the Italians entitled "Italiaanse Toestanden". It was well received by readers, leading to a second volume of witty anecdotes. A third volume is to be published spring 2017.<br /><br />Book summary:<br />In 2008 the author emigrated to Italy, bringing husband and dog along, to start Bed & Breakfast Villa I Due Padroni. But a lot of hurdles had to be taken before the first guests could be accommodated. In 2014 Stef reported about his adventures in buying and reconstructing the house, obtaining a tax number and a bank account, registering at the commune and at the national health service, importing their car and a range of other things that lead to a myriad of bureaucratic troubles. These problems were always resolved in a truly Italian fashion, leading to raised Dutch eyebrows and hilarious scenes. As a reader you will encounter a range of characteristic Italians, from sympathetic to villainous, from moving to shameless. Real Italians of flesh and blood, sometimes cliché, somtimes surprisingly original. But always worth encountering.<br /><br />Goodreads page:<br />https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32572055-living-in-italy<br /><br />Have a look at my presentation page as well with fragments and a sneak preview if you like:<br />http://italiaanse-toestanden.duepadroni.it/index-UK.html <br /><br />I could send you the epub or pdf if you want to.<br /><br />Hope to hear from you<br />Cari saluti<br />Stef<br />Italie emigratieverhalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676570249641487416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-54739989027231160722010-10-04T11:05:06.203+02:002010-10-04T11:05:06.203+02:00Priya - It is definitely one for the bookshelf if ...Priya - It is definitely one for the bookshelf if you have an interest in Italy.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-32306661702834522792010-10-04T01:57:52.779+02:002010-10-04T01:57:52.779+02:00thins looks amazing!thins looks amazing!Priya Parmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756102036026323839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-83589140696469364452010-10-02T18:45:09.651+02:002010-10-02T18:45:09.651+02:00Amanda - I saw it on your Goodreads list already. ...Amanda - I saw it on your Goodreads list already. Have you discovered Diana's blog and website yet? Well worth checking out.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-77897573897360078352010-10-02T03:31:07.861+02:002010-10-02T03:31:07.861+02:00This is going on my TBR list RIGHT now!
I love it...This is going on my TBR list RIGHT now!<br /><br />I love it already. A book about language, words, culture, cross-cultural experiences, awkwardness and immersion... how can I resist?Amandahttp://desertbookchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-83068622390249016262010-09-30T14:56:44.632+02:002010-09-30T14:56:44.632+02:00Carol - you do not need any knowledge of Italian t...Carol - you do not need any knowledge of Italian to enjoy this book. I hope you give it a try sometime.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-42074819877054124772010-09-27T20:58:04.609+02:002010-09-27T20:58:04.609+02:00I don't speak Italian, but I do love the sound...I don't speak Italian, but I do love the sound of it, and adore the food of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-31987145247581954802010-09-24T20:28:03.013+02:002010-09-24T20:28:03.013+02:00Bookquoter - Welcome as my latest follower and tha...Bookquoter - Welcome as my latest follower and thanks for commenting. I think you will find you will learn a lot if you get hold of this book and possible decide you want your own copy. I most certainly did this is one book that will not be travelling.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-87205627799467416622010-09-24T00:53:47.630+02:002010-09-24T00:53:47.630+02:00I think I might just read this book. Something dif...I think I might just read this book. Something different and informative. I hope my library has it.<br /><br />I am new to bookcrossing. So happy to see you are one.BookQuoterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033467542826463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-3724112660666518652010-09-23T18:50:06.329+02:002010-09-23T18:50:06.329+02:00Do let me know what you think, also do look at her...Do let me know what you think, also do look at her blog when you have a moment as it is very interesting.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934873530287535675.post-33634051391602257732010-09-23T12:29:08.411+02:002010-09-23T12:29:08.411+02:00You sold me! This kinda reminds me of Peter Mayle...You sold me! This kinda reminds me of Peter Mayle's books and I love his books. :)Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.com