Federica Ninni

Regardless of how much one may love reading, it is not so common to develop a bond with a book, appreciating its details to the point of feeling real emotions. Literature is an art form, which, perhaps, it’s harder to appreciate because it uses the communicative tool of words (not images), and that is why there are those who underestimate its expressive power. It’s true, we use verbal communication daily; however, certain authors, certain stories, through that use of those words, manage to communicate something that we feel, but do not know how to manifest. Or we have not been able to rationalise it until that moment. Or, again, we have never considered in those terms. Here I leave you the books for which I do not want it to end like this, with a simple dot. They are, in my opinion, masterpieces of literature, perhaps less well known than other classics (equally wonderful, I am sure). They are books that have won me over, and that I cannot let go of; their impact has been so strong, in some cases indelible, that by recommending them, I am sharing a part of myself. I hope you can catch it.

Regardless of how much one may love reading, it is not so common to develop a bond with a book, appreciating its details to the point of feeling real emotions. Literature is an art form, which, perhaps, it’s harder to appreciate because it uses the communicative tool of words (not images), and that is why there are those who underestimate its expressive power. It’s true, we use verbal communication daily; however, certain authors, certain stories, through that use of those words, manage to communicate something that we feel, but do not know how to manifest. Or we have not been able to rationalise it until that moment. Or, again, we have never considered in those terms. Here I leave you the books for which I do not want it to end like this, with a simple dot. They are, in my opinion, masterpieces of literature, perhaps less well known than other classics (equally wonderful, I am sure). They are books that have won me over, and that I cannot let go of; their impact has been so strong, in some cases indelible, that by recommending them, I am sharing a part of myself. I hope you can catch it.

A prescindere da quanto si possa amare la lettura, non è così comune sviluppare un legame con un libro, apprezzandone i dettagli fino a provare vere e proprie emozioni. La letteratura è una forma d’arte, che, forse, si fa fatica ad apprezzare perché utilizza lo strumento comunicativo delle parole (non delle immagini), e per questo c’è chi ne sottovaluta la potenza espressiva. È vero, noi quotidianamente utilizziamo una comunicazione verbale; eppure, certi autori, certe storie, attraverso quell’utilizzo di quelle parole, riescono a comunicare qualcosa che proviamo, ma non sappiamo come manifestare. O non siamo stati in grado di razionalizzare fino a quel momento. O, ancora, non abbiamo mai considerato in quei termini. Qui vi lascio i libri per i quali non voglio che finisca così, con un punto. Sono, a mio parere, dei capolavori della letteratura, magari meno conosciuti di altri classici (altrettanto meravigliosi, ne sono sicura). Sono libri che mi hanno conquistata, e che non riesco a lasciar andare via; il loro impatto è stato davvero forte, in alcuni casi indelebile, al punto che, consigliandoli, sto condividendo una parte di me. Spero riusciate a coglierla.

☀️ I lived in Bari for more than ten years, a city that developed remarkably and I can’t wait to tell you all its hidden gems. 🩵 In this list I have collected all my recommendations for enjoying the experiences you are looking for, without falling into tourist traps. For any further information or advice, feel free to contact me! ☀️ 🌊