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Adriana Trigiani: Keeping the Faith


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New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani is back to discuss her latest book, 'The View from Lake Como,' while reflecting on the importance of storytelling, the empowerment of women through literature, and the role of community in fostering a love for reading! She shares insights on the current state of reading among youth, the significance of creativity as an act of faith, and the value of altruism in the arts.  


More About Adriana and her latest work: 

Adriana Trigiani is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one books of fiction and nonfiction, including The Good Left Undone, The Shoemaker's Wife and Lucia, Lucia. Her work has been published in thirty-eight languages around the world. An award-winning playwright, television writer/producer, and filmmaker, Trigiani wrote and directed the major motion picture of her debut novel, Big Stone Gap, adapted her novel, Very Valentine, for television, and directed the award-winning documentary, Queens of the Big Time, among others.


THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO, which Dutton will publish in hardcover on July 8, 2025, is everything an immersive summer read should be—fresh, funny and heart-wrenching, with perfectly imperfect characters that readers will feel deeply connected to. With its vivid depiction of the complexities of familial relationships, this contemporary novel is a love letter to big Italian American families, Old World roots, and daughters who learn to live life on their own terms.


Listen to Adriana’s You Are What You Read podcast: https://linktr.ee/youarewhatyoureadpodcast

Visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com


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Chapters


(00:00) Introduction to Adriana Trigiani and Her New Book

(02:57) Reflections on American Society and the Importance of Faith

(06:00) Character Development and the Writing Process

(09:02) Making Stories Matter in Readers' Lives

(12:13) Empowerment and Women's Narratives

(14:56) The Role of Therapy in Personal Growth

(18:01) The State of Reading Among Younger Generations

(20:58) Community Engagement and the Importance of Libraries

(24:01) The Impact of Technology on Reading Habits

(26:59) The Power of Books and Their Influence on Society

(29:18) The Power of Female Characters

(30:06) Rebuilding Lives and Embracing Authenticity

(31:26) Faith and the Creative Journey

(35:25) The Importance of Connection

(38:40) Defining Home and Connection

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