Isula Rossa by Silvia Dal Pino: Book presentation at the Historic Tettuccio Café in Montecatini Terme
On 16 March 2025, in the splendid Liberty-style setting of the Historic Tettuccio Café, the book Isula Rossa, the latest work by Tuscan author Silvia Dal Pino, was officially presented. The event marked a significant cultural occasion, hosted in one of the most enchanting venues of the spa town of Montecatini Terme — a long-standing landmark for the city’s artistic and cultural life.
An iconic venue for an evocative narrative
With its frescoes, marble columns, and atmosphere steeped in history, the Tettuccio Café provided the perfect backdrop for an evening devoted to literature and reflection. Isula Rossa, a title evoking Mediterranean imagery and a strong sense of identity, drew a diverse audience, including loyal readers, contemporary fiction enthusiasts, local cultural figures, and curious visitors.
The book: journey through roots, memory, and inner landscapes
During the presentation, Silvia Dal Pino engaged with the audience, sharing the creative journey that led her to write Isula Rossa. The novel is set on an imaginary island that, through its atmosphere and spirit, recalls real places such as Corsica or Sardinia. Yet, the story unfolds on a narrative plane where space and time are filtered through memory. Themes of return, belonging, connection to one’s homeland, and self-discovery run throughout the book — expressed in a delicate yet profound style that resonates deeply with readers.
An evening of dialogue and beauty
The event took place in a spirit of authentic exchange. The author read selected passages from the book, which were followed by shared reflections with the audience. Particularly appreciated were the excerpts in which the narrative intertwines with autobiographical elements, as well as those where the natural environment — the sea, the wind, the rocks — becomes almost a character in its own right, alive and deeply integrated into the human story.
Culture, territory, and identity
The event also aimed to highlight the synergy between culture and place. Montecatini Terme, recently a candidate for new cultural and tourism revitalisation projects, once again demonstrated its calling to be a promoter of high-quality encounters — ones that create meaningful connections between art, identity, and community. In this spirit, the presentation of Isula Rossa stood as a shining example of how literature can become a powerful tool for exploring roots and collective emotions.
Conclusion
With great participation and enthusiasm, the evening concluded with a Q&A session and a book signing by the author, leaving guests with the desire to continue the inner journey sparked by the pages of the novel. The Historic Tettuccio Café once again affirmed itself not only as a site of architectural beauty but as a vibrant heart of shared, living culture.