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Novels about small towns and large silences.
Pavia, Italy
Author of three novels and a collection of essays on provincial life. I write in the early morning, teach in the afternoon and answer reader letters on Sundays.
New novel out in March
NewNovel · 2027 · Pre-order
Novel · 2024 · €18
Essays · 2021 · €16
When the last cinema in a river town closes, its projectionist keeps one reel and a secret. The Long Light follows three generations of a family who learn how a town forgets itself. “A patient, quietly funny, unexpectedly moving book.”
Times shown in Europe/Rome time
Tuesday · 18:00
Online
Thursday · 18:30
Libreria del Ponte, Pavia
In conversation with a poet friend, followed by a signing.
Saturday · 16:00
Mantova
Rota writes like someone who has been listening for a long time.
A literary supplement
on The Salt Road
A book to read slowly, in the evening, with the window open.
A reader’s blog
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