Reading is a journey—one that can be deep, thought-provoking, and full of meaning. Yet, the joy of discovering stories makes even the heaviest words feel light. That’s the essence of "Leggère", a playful fusion of "lèggere" (to read) and "leggère" (light), reflecting our passion for literature as both enriching and enjoyable.
Our book club is a space for Italian language lovers and literature enthusiasts to come together, explore compelling stories, and dive into the cultural, historical, and linguistic depths of each book—all in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Join us to find inspiration, conversation, and a community of fellow learners & readers.
La Divina Commedia
Inferno - Canto V
Dante Alighieri
Paolo e Francesca
Join us for our very first in-person book club event.!
We will learn about Dante Alighieri, the father of our Bella Lingua, and read from one of the most beautiful cantos of his masterpiece, La Divina Commedia.
Discover the richness of the Italian language, its history, and the timeless beauty of Dante’s verses.
Together, we will delve into the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca — a tale that has moved and inspired generations in Italy and beyond.
This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your Italian, deepen your cultural knowledge, and share your reflections with fellow learners and poetry enthusiasts.
Sunday 26 October 2025
St Mary's Church - Islington
Past Book Club Events
Io non ho paura
di Niccolò Ammaniti
(Easy Readers version)
Level Intermediate/Advanced
Publisher: Klett Sprachen GmbH
ISBN-10 3125658683
Set in a small rural village in southern Italy during the sweltering summer of 1978, Io non ho paura is a gripping coming-of-age novel that follows nine-year-old Michele as he stumbles upon a shocking secret—one that will challenge his innocence, his sense of justice, and his understanding of the adult world.
We're excited to launch our first online book club
4 June 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm (BST / GMT + 1 hour)
We’ll be talking about an easy readers version of Io non ho paura by Niccolò Ammaniti, one of Italy’s most celebrated contemporary authors (and my personal favorite!).
Together, we’ll discuss:
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The book’s themes and storyline
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The social and political context of the time
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The fascinating characters
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Ammaniti’s unique writing style
A fantastic opportunity to improve your Italian, deepen your cultural knowledge, and share your thoughts with fellow readers.
𝐿͟𝑒͟𝑣͟𝑒͟𝑙͟ ͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑡͟𝑒͟𝑟͟𝑚͟𝑒͟𝑑͟𝑖͟𝑎͟𝑡͟𝑒͟ ͟-͟ ͟𝑎͟𝑑͟𝑣͟𝑎͟𝑛͟𝑐͟𝑒͟𝑑͟
Special offer: Book by the 2nd of May for a 10% discount
for further information, details about the book, cost & booking: lafabbrica@hotmail.co.uk