Praise for The View From Lake Como
“Luscious and full of heart.”
–People, a Best New Book
“Effervescent and big-hearted, The View from Lake Como is an ideal vacation read.”
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, Elle
“It’s a heartfelt family saga that’ll have you itching for an invite to the Barattas’ Sunday dinner.”
—E! News
“Adriana Trigiani is a true joy, and her new novel, The View from Lake Como, is a love letter to Italy.”
—GMA’s The Book Case podcast
“Readers will be absolutely transported in this immersive, big-hearted ode to family, history, and the importance of independence.”
—Booklist starred
“[A] big-hearted tale . . . Adriana Trigiani’s characters and dialogue are a delight.”
—Christian Science Monitor, 10 best books of August
“This is the book Trigiani’s fans have been waiting for. Her hallmark charm and love of family, along with a touch of romance, make for a captivating and memorable read. Recommend to those who enjoy the work of Dorothea Benton Frank, Lisa Scottoline, or Kristy Woodson Harvey.”
—Library Journal starred
“Adriana Trigiani’s delightfully charming The View from Lake Como is a love letter to Italy and family seasoned with food, romance, and self-empowerment.”
—Robert Papinchak, Shelf Awareness
“Trigiani delights with another of her heartwarming, heartbreaking stories of Italian Americans with all their characteristic foibles and gifts for reinvention.”
—Louisa Ermelino, Publishers Weekly Staff Pick for Best Books of Summer 2025
“The dialogue is wonderful, the romance is wonderful. Adriana Trigiani is a wonderful writer. Perfect for summer!”
—Bill Goldstein, Sunday Today in New York, NBC
“Trigiani is a consummate, spellbinding storyteller who, without a modicum of exaggeration, will likely remain celebrated a century from now as one of the truly great authors of the 21st century… The View from Lake Como mixes the bitter with the sweet, yielding one of the best novels published in the summer of 2025.”
—Linda Hitchcock, BookTrib
“Trigiani’s The View from Lake Como is warm, funny, inspiring, and empowering.”
—Woman Around Town
“From the author of sweeping bestsellers like The Shoemaker’s Wife and Lucia, Lucia comes another enchanting story.”
—Woman’s World
“This is a big, beautiful book and all we expect form this New York Times bestseller with dialogue that is snappy and delicious. A perfect summer read whether you are in Italy or just dreaming of it.”
—Leslie Zemeckis, Montecito Journal
“Trigiani explores many contemporary issues in THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO. It is welcome to have the context of today’s time frame placed upon this age-old quest of knowing oneself.”
— Jane Krebs, BookReporter
“An Italian American woman throws off the shackles of her constrictive New Jersey family in this sweet outing…Trigiani’s fans will lap this up.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A fairy tale stuffed with a meaningful moral, this is a funny and heartwarming novel.”
—Kirkus
“The View from Lake Como is a poignant portrait of the strengths, weaknesses, contradictions, and durability of Italian-American families.”
—Mike Mastromatteo, US Catholic
Praise for Adriana Trigiani
“Trigiani is a master of palpable and visual detail.”
—Washington Post
“One of the reigning queens of women’s fiction.”
—USA Today
“Utterly splendid! If you are reading Adriana for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair!”
—Kathryn Stockett
“Adriana Trigiani never fails to sweep you away with her richly transportive prose.”
—Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Adriana Trigiani is a gifted, natural storyteller.”
—Kristin Hannah
“A big-hearted writer who tells big stories.”
—Jeannette Walls
“Adriana Trigiani has written the triumph of her career in this historical epic… I have always loved Adriana Trigiani’s books, but The Good Left Undone is a crown jewel of historical fiction.”
—Lisa Scottoline on The Good Left Undone
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