"I am reading six books at once, the only way of reading: since, as you will agree, one book is merely a note to another book" - Virginia Woolf

Today I share some beautiful moments while reading a few books on my table that have given much pause for thought. So I open a few on the fly and chat about the book, the author and what I Loved about the pages....

Teach Us To Sit Still by Tim Parks

A Place in the World by Frances Mayes

Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop by Alba Donati

Intermezzo by Michelle Johnston (August Release)

Image - 6th Arrondissement Paris & Me (or it could have been heaven)

Enjoy,

Michelle x

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A Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way.

Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.

Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast’ to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.

Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.

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