Are There Any Book Clubs Discussing The Italians?

2025-11-28 01:45:59 154

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Bria
Bria
2025-11-29 20:30:35
Oh, 'The Italians' by John Hooper is such a fascinating deep dive into Italy's culture and quirks! I stumbled upon a few online book clubs dedicated to it—Goodreads has an active group that dissects everything from the chapter on 'The Italian Family' to the hilarious observations about bureaucracy. There’s also a Discord server run by Italophiles where they pair discussions with Italian wine tastings (virtually, of course).

What’s cool is how these clubs often branch into related topics, like comparing Hooper’s take to Luigi Barzini’s classic 'The Italians' or debating modern Italy’s shift from the book’s 2015 publication. Some even organize themed meetings, like cooking pasta while chatting about the 'Food as a Religion' section. If you’re into audiobooks, Libro.fm’s club did a spotlight on it last spring—maybe check their archives?
Jordyn
Jordyn
2025-12-03 07:46:07
Twitter’s #TheItaliansBookClub tag pops up occasionally—last month, someone live-tweeted their highlights while riding a Trenitalia train, which felt meta. Smaller podcasts like 'Books and Biscotti' also cover it episodically, though not as structured. My local café’s impromptu club might pick it next; fingers crossed!
Theo
Theo
2025-12-04 05:26:04
I’ve been hunting for niche book clubs since reading 'The Italians', and Reddit’s r/TrueLit had a thread dissecting Hooper’s chapter on 'The Campanilismo' mentality—super niche but passionate! Local libraries in cities with Italian communities (think Boston’s North End) sometimes host hybrid discussions, blending travelogues and sociology.

One quirky find: a YouTube book club called 'Espresso Reads' that tackles Italy-themed books monthly. They filmed their debate on whether Hooper’s portrayal of Italian masculinity still holds up, with clips of members dramatically reading passages in faux accents. Lighthearted but insightful!
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