{"product_id":"9780802194039","title":"My Venice: And Other Essays","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of “entertaining . . . unapologetically opinionated” essays from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti novels (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Donna Leon has won legions of fans and waves of critical acclaim for her international bestselling mystery series featuring Venetian Commissario Guido Brunetti—not only for her intricate plots and gripping narratives, but for her insight into the culture, politics, family-life, and history of Venice. But outside of her mystery novels, Leon has also been writing essays on Venetian life and related topics for years.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMy Venice and Other Essays\u003c\/i\u003e, the best of these essays are collected: more than fifty charming and insightful works ranging in topic from battles over garbage in the canals to the troubles with rehabbing Venetian real estate. Leon shares episodes from her life, explores her love of opera, and recounts tales from in and around her country house in the mountains. With pointed observations and humor, she also explores her family history, her former life in New Jersey, and the idea of the “Italian man.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Sure to please longtime Leon fans as well as anyone who appreciates the wit and wisdom of a master wordsmith, this volume offers “an intriguing glimpse at the strong views of an exceptionally interesting and entertaining novelist” (\u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e).","brand":"Grove\/Atlantic, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127952457968,"sku":"9780802194039","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780802194039_p0.jpg?v=1763725910","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780802194039","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}