Help an Australian reader discover indie & emerging authors from Italy !
Hi everyone! I’m an Australian reader who wants to discover more authors from Italy, especially writers I might not come across through the usual English-language bestseller lists.
I’m interested in all kinds of fiction — contemporary fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, YA fantasy, historical fiction, romance, speculative fiction, and anything else you think is worth reading.
I’m especially looking for indie authors, self-published authors, small-press writers, emerging writers, and newer authors. I’d love to discover people who are doing interesting things right now, rather than only the internationally famous names.
If you live in Italy, I’d love to know:
- Who are you reading right now?
- Which indie or emerging authors are you excited about?
- Who has a new book coming out that I should know about?
- Which authors do you think deserve a much bigger international audience?
- Are their books available in English translation?
- If there isn’t an English translation, please recommend them anyway! I’m still interested in discovering them.
- Are there particular small publishers, literary magazines, bookshops, websites, or online communities where I can find more authors from italy?
I’d especially love recommendations from local readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, translators, and people involved in publishing.
I’m basically trying to build an international reading list and learn about books and authors I probably wouldn’t encounter otherwise.
So please tell me what you are reading and what you’re excited about. I’m genuinely curious and would love to discover some new favourite authors and support their work where I can.
Thank you!
— Jaylee