What are good book club discussion questions for From Italy With Amore?

Spoiler-free questions to get the conversation going: As you settled into this book, what smell or taste did it make you crave? Tell us about a food that instantly makes you feel at home; If you could be dropped into one cozy scene from the book for an afternoon, where would you sit and what would you be sipping?; The book treats food as a language of love. When has someone shown they cared about you through a meal, and how did it feel?; Italy here feels like a warm embrace as much as a place. What corner of the world (real or imagined) gives you that same held, unhurried feeling?; So much of the warmth comes from slowing down and savoring small moments. Which little moment in the story made you exhale and want to linger?.

What food and drinks should I serve at a From Italy With Amore book club?

Food: Big pot of slow ragù with pasta, Crusty bread with olive oil and a wedge of Parmigiano, and Warm tiramisu cups or a soft almond cake. Drinks: A soft, easy Chianti, Aperol spritz, and Warm honey-and-lemon or a frothy Italian hot chocolate.

Cozy night

From Italy With AmoreBook club questions, food & host guide

Jessi and Alessio Pasini

#4 New York Times Bestseller 1 week on the list

A cozy book club night for From Italy With Amore by Jessi and Alessio Pasini. Includes 8 spoiler-free discussion questions, food and drink pairings, a playlist, and a host guide, ready to print and share.

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A tender, sun-warmed love letter to Italy, food, and the people who make a place feel like home, perfect for a snug evening with friends.

Why it works for clubs

It stirs personal memories of family, food, and belonging that everyone wants to share
Short, savorable sections make it easy for busy readers to keep up
The setting invites everyone to bring their own dreams of Italy to the table
Warmth and comfort are the whole point, so no one feels put on the spot

Themes & mood

cozy romance la dolce vita food & family wanderlust comfort read

Reading level

Easy

Warm-up questions

1 As you settled into this book, what smell or taste did it make you crave? Tell us about a food that instantly makes you feel at home.
2 If you could be dropped into one cozy scene from the book for an afternoon, where would you sit and what would you be sipping?

Digging in

1 The book treats food as a language of love. When has someone shown they cared about you through a meal, and how did it feel?
2 Italy here feels like a warm embrace as much as a place. What corner of the world (real or imagined) gives you that same held, unhurried feeling?
3 So much of the warmth comes from slowing down and savoring small moments. Which little moment in the story made you exhale and want to linger?
4 The story leans into welcome and belonging. When did a stranger or new place make you feel unexpectedly at home, the way the characters do here?

Going deep

1 Without giving anything away, was there a moment that quietly moved you or brought a lump to your throat? What do you think tugged at you there?
2 By the last pages, the book leaves you with a certain feeling more than a lesson. What warmth or longing did you carry with you after closing it, and where do you think it came from?

On the table

Big pot of slow ragù with pasta

A homey, simmer-all-afternoon dish that fills the room with the book's Italian-kitchen warmth and feeds a crowd with zero fuss

Crusty bread with olive oil and a wedge of Parmigiano

The kind of easy, tear-and-share comfort that keeps hands busy and conversation flowing, straight from the book's love of simple Italian pleasures

Warm tiramisu cups or a soft almond cake

A gentle, indulgent finish echoing the sweet, nostalgic heart of the story

To sip

A soft, easy Chianti

An unfussy Italian red to sip slowly and pass around the table

Aperol spritz

A sunny, golden-hour drink that tastes like an Italian evening unwinding

Warm honey-and-lemon or a frothy Italian hot chocolate No alcohol

A soothing, non-alcoholic hug in a mug for the cozy chill of the evening

You're invited

An Evening From Italy, With Amore

Come cozy up for pasta, warm drinks, and gentle chat about a sun-warmed love story. Bring your appetite and your softest sweater.

Trivia

1

What country is the setting and heart of this book?

Answer: Italy
2

The title includes an Italian word for love. What is it?

Answer: Amore
3

The book is credited to two authors who share a last name. What is it?

Answer: Pasini (Jessi and Alessio)
4

What everyday Italian pleasure runs warmly through the book's mood: food and cooking, or deep-sea diving?

Answer: Food and cooking
5

The Italian phrase for the sweet, relaxed art of enjoying life is 'la dolce ___.' What word finishes it?

Answer: Vita (la dolce vita)
6

What is the classic Italian coffee-and-cocoa dessert, meaning 'pick me up,' that suits this cozy read?

Answer: Tiramisu
7

The title borrows a familiar 'From ___ With Love' phrasing. What word replaces 'Love' here?

Answer: Amore