The true story of Lady Almina who brought a generous dowry to her marriage in exchange for a title & a place in the British aristocracy at the real-life Downton: Highclare Castle.

Even if you’ve seen the movie, it’s absolutely worth reading the book “Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes. The plot varies from the film (as real life often does!) and will have you craving the tastes, sights, and feelings of Italy.

Though it differs greatly from the plot of the memoir it’s based on, the film adaptation of “Under the Tuscan Sun” is an absolute MUST watch! Grab a glass of limoncello and indulge.

Experience the real life magic of “Under The Tuscan Sun” in this self-guided tour of Cortona Italy. From favorite restaurants to visiting sites from the book and movie- we’ve got you covered!

Besides falling in love with the characters and desperately wanting to join their literary society, this book is a virtual history lesson about a piece of the War not much has been written about before.

Movies can never replace a great book, but in the case of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”, it’s possible to love and appreciate both, even though in several ways they are quite different…

Bring the Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society to life on the Isle of Guernsey; one of the beautiful Channel Islands located off the coast of Normandy, France.

A beautifully told, in-depth perspective of the WWII Siege of Leningrad, highlighting the strength and resilience of human nature. It blends art and life by showcasing the Hermitage and its art in a powerful and provocative way. The author also takes us through the ravages of Alzheimer’s, a cruel disease she treats with dignity and respect.

A meticulously researched and startling documentary chronicling the Nazi conspiracy to steal the world’s greatest art during the 1930’s and 40’s. The enormous, organized theft claimed what we we’re told was one-fifth of all the known significant works of art in Europe. Many families are still fighting to get their property back today.

The collection of the State Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia includes more than three million works of stunning art and artifacts. Bring ‘The Madonnas of Leningrad’ to life by taking a virtual tour of the book’s real life setting, exploring the art the main character Maria talks about in her ‘memory palace’.