Review:An interesting light-hearted read with lots of likeable characters and fairly predictable outcomes. Good for reading on kindle while waiting for the train or travelling on a long trip. Provides some cultural insights too. Read more

Review:I adore this book and have read it multiple times. From the time I read this book I searched & waited for more books to be written by Peter Mayle and have read almost all he has written. I love the visual picture I get from his discription of the characters and landscape of France. I would encourage you to read this fun and entertaining story of their transition from England to Provence. Read more

Review:I read Bella Tuscany, by Frances Mayes (she of Under the Tuscan Sun fame), while on vacation. This is the kind of armchair traveling that I love. Mayes writes of Tuscany in language dripping with both adoration and vibrant description. She writes of food, of gardens, of little side trips she and her husband take. It's an easy, quick read, with some recipes sprinkled in here and there that I will probably try. Worth looking in to.

And now I feel that I have to go to Italy in the spring. He... Read more

Review:Loved this book! Loved the snippets of Italian language, the colorful descriptions of landscape and people, and the yummy-looking recipes sprinkled throughout. I've read most of it in one sitting--only had to stop to make dinner: fettuccini and pecorino. Thank you, Frances, for sharing your love, your life and your wonderful gift of writing and taking me back to Italy today. Read more

Review:A charming, funny read. We met Jenny at Poliziano and it's clear why she and Italy are a match! Her observations are spot on and her love of all things Italian (perfect and imperfect) is evident. She's adopted Italian 'ways' and will help you do the same! Read more

Review:Those of us who've been captivated by Frances Mayes and her take on the world have been given a real gift. And if you're a Southerner, expect alarm-bells in your memory. I was counting the days til Under Magnolia was delivered to my Kindle, and I wasn't disappointed...just wish it was longer! Ms Mayes, if you read this, More Please. Read more

Review:I've read this book several times. This purchase was for a gift. Very thought provoking story of a group of townspeople who pledge to make no decisions for a year without asking "what would Jesus do in this situation." Read more

Review:A nice coffee table book that highlights 'must-do's around the country. My only biggest complaint and why the book doesn't garner more stars is that it covers almost uniquely larger cities. It would be nice to have some more off the beaten path suggestions as well. Read more

Review:Great pictures, great source of inspiration. Maybe zero stars, because one realizes that life is too short. Well, very short, such that we must select just of few of these destinations, at best. We can at least dream... Read more

Review:Its a folding Florida map with closeups of certain sections so you have some low resolution city maps as well. Works for a folding paper car map, Amazon also has the Delorme book that covers all of Florida (a big book, but more resolution) and individual book style city maps if you need more city resolution. Read more