Adriana Trigiani Discusses "The View From Lake Como" at Patsy's

A Literary Lunch at Patsy's

• 🍽️ Author Adriana Trigiani met with Mary Calvi at the iconic Patsy's Italian restaurant in Midtown to discuss Trigiani's latest book, "The View From Lake Como."
• 🇮🇹 Patsy's, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and family atmosphere, has been a fixture since 1944, with recipes passed down through generations.

The Art of Storytelling

• ✍️ Trigiani, a New York Times best-selling author, draws parallels between her writing process and the culinary artistry at Patsy's, where simple ingredients are transformed into delicious dishes.
• 🍳 She describes her approach to writing as taking various parts and assembling them into a compelling narrative, much like creating a meatball.

Navigating Success and Failure

• ⛰️ Growing up in a large Italian family in the mountains of Virginia, Trigiani learned to handle criticism, which she states has made her resilient to external feedback.
• 💡 Trigiani defines success not by the absence of failure, but by the ability to address, fix, and improve upon setbacks.

Reader Connection

• 📚 "The View From Lake Como" was selected as the reader's choice by Club Calvi, indicating a strong connection with the book's themes and Trigiani's storytelling.
• 📺 The full book club meetup discussion is available for streaming on cbsnewyork.com.