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ADVENTURE
    
The Son of the Red Corsair by Emilio Salgari
    
The Wonderful Travels of Drake by Peter T. Cavallaro

BIOGRAPHY
       Brazzà, A Life for Africa by Maria Petringa
      
The First Lady of Music by C. Yvonne Hooper 

BUSINESS
       Blood on the Street by Charles Gasparino 

CHILDREN
    
The Garden and Forest Behind Grandpop's House by Vincent Iezz
      
Milton's Dilemma by Patricia Gatto & John De Angeli

DRAMA/THEATRE
       
Art of the Monologue: 52 Monologues They Haven't Heard Yet by Frank Catalano
       
The Italian American Immigrant Theatre of New York City by E. Aleandri

FICTION
      
The Duke's Amulet by Phyllis Martino-Nugent
      
Beyond the Tether by Gino G. Botti
       A Canticle for Bread and Stones by Emilio DeGrazia

     The Carrot and the Mule by Joseph Foti
       Close to the Edge by Vic Fortezza
      
The Contadino by Frank J. Agnello
       Eternal Night: Book One of the Dream Series by Jessica Barone
      
First American Pope: Pontifex Maximus  by Angelo Pagnotti, Sr.
    
FREAKs by Joseph E. Scalia
    
I Venti Corni by Salvatore Robert Froio
       Killing by Vic Fortezza
    
Legacy of a Hero by Genio Basilici
    
One Beautiful American by Nicholas Caruso
    
Pearl by Joseph E. Scalia
      
Powers of Fate by Mono DeAngelo
    
The Requiem: Book Two of the Dream Series by Jessica Barone
       Roses for Mama, An Italian American Saga by Joe Criscuolo
       The Second Venice (Venezia Due) by Prof.(Hon.) Architect Askin Ozcan
       Shadow of Enid Lux by Louis Bascetta
       SHOWTOONZ by Charles Mandracchia
      
Treasure of My Heart  by Christine Caligiuri

    
For Jennie by Donna L. Gestri

FOODS/COOKING
     Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story by Karla Clark
      
Celebrate….Italian Style by Jacqueline Miconi
       Con Amore by Janice Therese Mancuso
       The Fabulous Fior--Over 100 Years in An Italian Kitchen by Francine Brevetti
       The Fig Cake Family by Bea Tusiani and illustrated by Sarah Conrad  
       I'm So Hungry, Even You're Startin' to Look Good by Marjorie Mauriello Baker
     
The Jasper's Cookbook by Jasper J. Mirabile, Jr.
       Marcella
Says…by Marcella Hazan
       1,000 Italian Recipes by Michele Scicolone
      
Recipes My Nonna Taught Me by Fran 'Francena' Hall
       Sharing Meals Heals by William Faiella

HISTORY/HISTORICAL FICTION

      Beyond Bagheria by E. P. Vallone
      Bringing In The Hay by David A. Asson
      Bucket of Blood, The Ragman's War by R. S. Sukle
      Closet Italians: A Dazzling Collection of Illustrious Italians with Non-Italian
      Coppa Monte by John A. Mango
     
Enemies: Mussolini and the Antifascists by Patrick J. Gallo
     
FIVE CENTURIES of Italian American History by Richard A. Capozzola
     
Germanicus Roam the Empire by Nicholas G. Stangarone
   
 Odyssey of An Etruscan Noblewoman by Rosalind Burgundy
     
Heritage Hispanic-American Style  by Leon Radomile 
     
Heritage Italian American Style, 2nd Edition by Leon Radomile   
     
The Italian American Immigrant Theatre of New York City by E. Aleandri
     
I Remember the Risorgimento: From the Memoirs of Jessie W. Mario by Honor Mamath
     
Mentors to the Romans: The Search for the Etruscans by R. M. Bongiovanni
     
Names  by Nick James Mileti
      Outlines of Greatness by Joseph V. Colello
      Pius XII, the Holocaust and the Revisionists
: Essays Edited by Patrick J. Gallo
     
They Came By Ship: Stories of Calitrani Immigrants in America by Mario Toglia
     
The Treasure of Alaric by Daniel Costa
      Tuscan Intrigue by Rosalind Burgundy
     
Closet Italians by Nick James Mileti
     
Ultimate Italian Trivia by Scott Paul Frushl 
     

ITALIAN AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOODS
     
An American Journey-Our Italian Heritage Volumes I & II,
      Editor Lynne M. Stagnitti Ahnert 

      Baltimore's Own Little Italy Artist by Tony DeSales
     
The Last Best of All times by Robert A. Semenza  
      Brier Hill, USA by Tony Trolio as told to Michael N. Varveris
      Brier Hill, USA: The Sequel by Tony Trolio and edited by M. N. Varveris
      I Still Love Joni James by Jack Bilello
     
I Used To Be Italian by John Lonero
      Little Italy by Dr. Emelise Aleandri
      Old Italian Neighborhood Values by Stephen L. DeFelice, M.D.
     
Streets of the Near West Side by William S. Bike
     
Thompson Street  by Ralph Cutro

LANGUAGE/WRITING
    
  Diario della studentessa Jean, 2nd Edition by Jean Farinelli
       Eserciziario per Diario della studentessa Jean by Concetta Perna
      
Five Fast Steps to Better Writing by Barbara Florio Graham
      
Italia Contemporanea by Maria E. Puppo Stiller
     Jean e Roscoe vanno a Perugia by Jean L. Farinelli

MEDICAL
      Alzheimer's Disease by Virginia Violante Malachowski

MEMOIRS
      Bread Upon the Water: Life history of a Sicilian Family by Arlene La Rocca Maresca
       
Con Amore by Bea Tusiani
        Dances with Luigi: A Grandson's Search for His Italian Roots
by Paul  Paolicelli
      Deeply Rooted In Faith & Family by Ginda Ayd Simpson
        From Scrubs to Skyscrapers by Jim Luigi Scarano

     
From the Door to the Gate by Rose Costanza Tangredi
        The Garlic in the Melting Pot by Lewis M. Elia
       
Genio by Eugene B. Basilici
       
HERETIC by Jerome Tuccill
     
I Wouldn’t Die: A Memoir by Franco Antonetti
        Innocent Heart, Laughter and Tears by Antonia Sparano Geiser
      Just Call Me Moose: Growing Up Italian in America by Karl R. Bossi
      Marriage, Kidneys, and Other Dark Organs by Venera Di Bella Barles
        Plumbing in Harlem by Joe Benevento
       
The Road to Calabria by Susan Bria
       
Subway Music by Reynold Joseph Paul Junker
   
    Tony's Son by Edward Russo
     
Vino & Biscotti:  From Italy to Sonoma County and Back by Joe Pelanconi
        When I'm 64 by A. J. DiSipio, Jr
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Pizza, Pasta, and Poker by Vince Burgio  

MILITARY/WAR
    
Bad Times Good People by Walter Wolff
       Barinelli's War by Gene Basilici
       The Bridge of Lover’s Retreat by Louis W. Barta
      
A Camp Without Walls  by Dr. Maria Lombardo
      
Fallen Heroes Forgotten Victims by Ernesto Carbonelli
    
The Golden Fort: the Fate of Italy's Gold--Fortezza, 1943-1945 by Romano
       and Giuseppe Girardi, Translated from the Italian by Antonio Aloysi

      
Memoirs of Lt.  Camillo Viglino: Italian Air Force 1915-1916 by C. V. Hurwitz and V. Viglino
       Soldiers of Siam
by Peter Loria
   
   The Cielo: A Novel of Wartime Tuscany by Paul Salsini 

MYSTERY
      At the Hearth of the Devil's Laird by Luigi Monteferrante
      Dante's Georgia Inferno by Carmine Randazzo
     
The Doctor's Dog by Richard F. Venti
     
In the Sign of the Blood  by Linda Foster & Edmondo Lupier
       The Long Count by Frank Megna
     
Morning Glory by Bernadette Carson  
      The Pact: A Theological Thriller by Linda  Foster & Edmondo Lupier
      The Rosselli Cantata
by A.S. Maulucci
     
The Toy Chest by Bernadette Martorelli Carson
      Vigilante Justice
by Michael LaRocca
      The Writers' Club
by Bernadette Martorelli Carson

NON-FICTION
     
Between Troy & Florence by Frank Salvidio
     
Born to Create by Dr. Rosalie H. Contino
      
Castle of Eufemio by Blaise Tobia
     
Free Gondola Ride by Kathleen Gonzalez
      
Get Published Today! by Penny C. Sansevieri
     
The Italian American Immigrant Theatre of  New York City 1746-1899 
      (New and Expanded Edition) by Dr. Emelise Aleandri
 
      Italian American Writer on New Jersey  Ed. by J. Gillan, M. M. Gillan, and E. Giunta
     
If You Think You Are My Daughter by K. Sweet, J. Biedrzycki, and Lewis M. Elia
     
Jacob's Story: A Journey of Faith by John Agliata
    
 Making Change Stick: 12 Principles for Transforming Organizations by Richard C. Reale
     
Rambling Round by Anthony Buccino
     
The Scattered Italians by Thomas Gambino
      Shelter Cove, the Early Years
by Lenore Lafayette
      The Spirit of Northern Italy by Marco P. Zecchin
    
 The Story Behind the Rock by John Pagliaro Jr.
     
Trionfo (Triumph) by Anna Lia Notardonato
     
Under the Southern Sun by Paul Paolicelli
    
 Why David Hated Tuesdays  by Amilya Antonetti
     
Breaking Open: Italian  American Women's Writing Edited by M. A. Mannino and J.Vitiello
     
Revisionary Identities: Empowerment in the Writing of IA Women by Mary Ann Mannino
    
The Forestiere Underground Gardens by Silvio Manno
      
Seaching for Italy in America's Rural Heartland by Celeste Calvitto
     
Where's the Minestrone? An Italian American Explores Italy by Peter S. Carusone

POETRY
     Dante: Inferno by Frank Salvidio
      
Raising the Child by Theresa ( Catalanotto) Hickey 
       Sun Sparks The Day: Poems of Sicily by Sal Amico M. Buttacci
    
Truth Teller by Carmeline
     .
          
 
PSYCHOLOGY
       Change Your Mind, Change Your Weight  by Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner
      
Living la Dolce Vita by Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner, Ph.D.
      
Sharing Meals Heals: An Italian 'Menu' For Inner Peace by Father William Faiella

 
RELIGION
      
Angels without Wings by Giovanni Michienzi  
       Child of Wonder  (Free) by Raphael Ferraro
      
The Fifteenth Crimson Lily by Tom Layton
       Grandma, Why Are There Nails Hanging On Your Tree? by Ann M. Macey
      
Get Wisdom by Michael Hickey
      
Honoring Darkness: the Power of Black Madonnas in Italy  
by M. B. Moser
    
Lord, I Am Not Worthy 
by  Lewis M. Elia
    
 The Quest (Free) by Raphael Ferraro
    
 The Spear of Lepanto
by Leon J. Radomile
     
The Spirit of Jesuit John Walchars by Virginia Violante Malachowski
      
God? by Chris DeSalvo

SCI-FI
      Cybernetica by Michael J. Cavallaro

      
 
SPORTS
      
Bocce A Sport For Everyone by Rico C. Daniele
      
Gridiron Gladiators: Italian-Americans in College, Semipro & Pro Football
    
by Fausto Batella

      
Heart of the Hide by Lou Petrucci

 SHORT STORIES
      
Adrianna's Eyes and Other Stories by A.S. Maulucci
       Growing Up Italian American
by
John M. Di Biase
    Non soltanto un baule by Concetta Perna
       Small Drops of Ink: A Collection of Short Stories by Vincent Iezzi

TRAVEL
      
Peschici: A Guide by Lucy Vecera

WOMEN AUTHORS
       Alzheimer's Disease by Virginia Violante Malachowski
       Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story by Karla Clark
      
Beyond Bagheria by E. P. Vallone
      
Born to Create by Dr. Rosalie H. Contino
       Brazzà, A Life for Africa by
Maria Petringa
       Bread Upon the Water: Life History of a Sicilian Family by Arlene La Rocca Maresca

      
Bucket of Blood, The Ragman's War by R. S. Sukle
      
Celebrate….Italian Style by Jacqueline Miconi
     
 Change Your Mind, Change Your Weight  by Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner
      
Con Amore by Bea Tusiani
      
Con Amore by Janice Therese Mancuso
      
Diario della studentessa Jean, 2nd Edition by Jean Farinelli
       The Duke's Amulet by Phyllis Martino-Nugent

      
Eternal Night: Book One of the Dream Series by Jessica Barone
       Eserciziario per Diario della studentessa Jean by Concetta Perna
       The Fabulous Fior--Over 100 Years in An Italian Kitchen by Francine Brevetti
      
Family Secrets: A Vengeance of Tears by R.A. Siracusa
     
 
Five Fast Steps to Better Writing by Barbara Florio
Graham
     
 The Fig Cake Family by Bea Tusiani and illustrated by Sarah Conrad
       
The First Lady of Music by C. Yvonne Hooper
      
Free Gondola Ride by Kathleen Gonzalez
     
 Get Published Today! by Penny C. Sansevieri
      
Grandma, Why Are There Nails Hanging On Your Tree? by Ann M. Macey
      
Honoring Darkness: the Power of Black Madonnas in Italy  by M. B. Moser
       If You Think You Are My Daughter by K. Sweet, J. Biedrzycki, and L. M. Elia

     
 I'm So Hungry, Even You're Startin' to Look Good by Marjorie Mauriello Baker
   
  
In the Sign of the Blood  by Linda Foster & Edmondo Lupier
      
Italia Contemporanea by Maria E. Puppo Stiller
      
The Italian American Immigrant Theatre of  New York City 1746-1899 
       (New and Expanded Edition) by Dr. Emelise Aleandri
 
 
       Italian American Writer on New Jersey  Edited by J. Gillan, M. M. Gillan, and E. Giunta
      
Jean e Roscoe vanno a Perugia by Jean L. Farinelli
      
Little Italy by Dr. Emelise Aleandri
      
Living la Dolce Vita
by Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner, Ph.D
      
Marcella Saysby Marcella Hazan
      
Milton's Dilemma by Patricia Gatto & John De Angeli
      
Morning Glory by Bernadette Carson
      
Non soltanto un baule by Concetta Perna
      
Odyssey of An Etruscan Noblewoman by Rosalind Burgundy
      
1,000 Italian Recipes by Michele Scicolone
      
Recipes My Nonna Taught Me by Fran 'Francena'
      
The Requiem: Book Two of the Dream Series by Jessica Barone
      
The Road to Calabria by Susan Bria
       Shelter Cove, the Early Years by Lenore Lafayette
       The Spirit of Jesuit John Walchars by Virginia Violante Malachowski
      
The Toy Chest by Bernadette Martorelli Carson
      
Treasure of My Heart 
by Christine Caligiuri
      
Trionfo (Triumph) by Anna Lia Notardonato
      
Truth Teller by Carmeline
      
Tuscan Intrigue by Rosalind Burgundy

      
Why David Hated Tuesdays  by Amilya Antonetti
      
The Writers' Club by Bernadette Martorelli Carson
     
 
Breaking Open: Italian  American Women's Writing edited by M. A. Mannino and J. Vitiello
      
Revisionary Identities: Empowerment in the Writing of IA Women 
by Mary Ann Mannino
      
For Jennie by Donna L. Gestri
    
Seaching for Italy in America's Rural Heartland by Celeste Calvitto
   
   Raising the Child by Theresa ( Catalanotto) Hickey