What to read this summer: 10 must-read recommendations from the bookseller
The warmer months are filled with books and culture, with Massimiliano Tugnoli, from Bologna's historic Ulisse bookshop, recommending 10 reads to take on holiday. All authors are linked to the city of the Two Towers, including Silvia Avallone and Enrico Brizzi, Carlo Lucarelli, Grazia Verasani, and others.
Massimiliano Tugnoli (left), from the Ulisse bookshop, presents 10 summer readings by Bolognese names such as: Silvia Avallone (top right) and Carlo Lucarelli (bottom right)
Bologna, August 8, 2025 - What would summer be without a good book to pack in your suitcase, the ideal companion for slow afternoons and sunsets that dive into the sea?
We asked Massimiliano Tugnoli of the historic Ulisse bookshop to suggest a title for each author connected to Bologna. Here's a selection of ten perfect reads for those leaving (and those staying).
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