This is one sweet summer read! Debut author Jenna Evans Welch has a true winner on her hands. Part romance in the Tuscan sun, part adventure, Love & Gelato is pure joy.
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"Lina’s capacity for and understanding of love transform beautifully over the course of the novel; the book is not solely about her personal romance but also other characters’ interwoven love stories. A good addition for teens with wanderlust." (School Library Journal)
"Lina narrates in a breezy style, her mother's journal entries interwoven to provide revelations at carefully paced intervals.Seasoned with luscious descriptions of Renaissance architecture and Italian food, a sure bet for fans of romance fiction and armchair travel." (Kirkus)
"Readers will be caught up in this story of romance, family, and what it really means to be loved." (Booklist Online)
"The reader will find it difficult to put this book down." (VOYA starred review)
"Lina narrates in a breezy style, her mother's journal entries interwoven to provide revelations at carefully paced intervals.Seasoned with luscious descriptions of Renaissance architecture and Italian food, a sure bet for fans of romance fiction and armchair travel." (Kirkus)
"Readers will be caught up in this story of romance, family, and what it really means to be loved." (Booklist Online)
"The reader will find it difficult to put this book down." (VOYA starred review)
Sounds like a good read!
ReplyDeleteBrian
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Springdale, Arkansas
Looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteAviva
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Great Neck, NY
Italian food and romance! I'm sold!
ReplyDeleteEmilee
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Newton, NC
Sounds like a great summer read!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
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Richmond, VA
You had me hooked with gelato!
ReplyDeleteMaria
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Lexington, MA
Even the title is yummy!
ReplyDeleteEven the title is yummy!
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DeleteI can't wait to read this. Love your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteKathy (libladylib)
Yorba Linda, California
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Teresa
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A delicious selection!
ReplyDeleteLook sweet!
ReplyDeleteMaggie
Fort Worth, TX
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This book looks so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteMarti
Blythewood, SC
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I know a freshman who will love this!
ReplyDeleteSharon
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Mansfield, Texas
Sounds like a great book. Thanks!
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Amanda
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I can't wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteMary
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San Marcos, CA
Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Brownsville, TX
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Every time I hear the word gelato, I think of the Inspector Gadget movie and the robot version of the female scientist asking if anyone is in the mood for gelato. (Why would a robot eat gelato, or anything?)
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Maryville, TN
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We need more romance for the younger set.
ReplyDeleteSandra
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Copperas Cove, TX
My students and I will love any book with cones of gelato on the cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up om a great book for my high school students.
ReplyDeleteSusan Light
Christiansburg VA
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This looks great. I am terrible at buying romance for my library, so my students will thank you when I add this to my fall list.
ReplyDeleteMary Z
Scio, NY
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I went to Tuscany for my honeymoon!
ReplyDeleteBarb
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Thanks for your title ideas. It keeps my GoodReads TBR list full.
ReplyDeleteAlways up to try a debut author & this one sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteKaty
Gilmer TX
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ReplyDeleteThis one sounds like something my kiddos would love!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Gallatin MO
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Sounds like a great summer read!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Asheville, NC
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Absolutely love the cover...perfect summer fun!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne Dix
Cincinnati, OH
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My students would love this book! They could have romance and visit Italy at the same time. It would be a win win!
ReplyDeleteSunshine Copeland
Orange, TX
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Who can resist gelato?
ReplyDeleteKim Hurson
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Yummy!
ReplyDeleteDana Hix
Lebanon, TN
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Yummy!
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