Adriana Trigiani

Adriana Trigiani is a highly acclaimed author of women's fiction, known for her heart-warming and relatable slice-of-life novels. She was born and raised in the United States, specifically in Big Stone Gap, which served as the inspiration for her first novel and its sequels. Trigiani's ability to create vivid and engaging stories has earned her a loyal following of readers around the world.

In addition to her work as a novelist, Trigiani has also had a successful career in the media industry. She has written for well-known companies such as Jim Henson Studios and Showtime, contributing to high-profile and long-running series. Through her work in both literature and media, Trigiani has established a strong reputation and built a dedicated audience.

Trigiani is also the host of the popular podcast, "You Are What You Read," where she interviews notable figures about the books that have shaped their lives. She is a New York Times bestselling author, with her work published in 38 languages worldwide. In addition to her literary accomplishments, Trigiani is also an award-winning playwright, television writer, and filmmaker. She has written and directed several films, including adaptations of her own novels. Trigiani is also a co-founder of The Origin Project, an in-school writing program serving over 2,700 students in Appalachia. She is currently working on her next novel for Dutton at Penguin Random House.
Big Stone Gap Books
# Title Year
1 Big Stone Gap 2000
2 Big Cherry Holler 2001
3 Milk Glass Moon 2002
4 Home to Big Stone Gap 2006
Viola Books
# Title Year
1 Viola in Reel Life 2009
2 Viola in the Spotlight 2011
Valentine Books
# Title Year
1 Very Valentine 2009
2 Brava, Valentine 2010
3 The Supreme Macaroni Company 2013
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Lucia, Lucia 2003
2 The Queen of the Big Time 2004
3 Rococo 2005
4 The Shoemaker's Wife 2012
5 All the Stars in the Heavens 2015
6 Kiss Carlo 2017
7 Tony's Wife 2018
8 The Good Left Undone 2022
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Cooking with My Sisters 2004
2 Don't Sing at the Table 2010
3 The Wisdom of My Grandmothers 2012
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 The House of Love 2021
Cooking with Nonna Books (with Rossella Rago)
# Title Year
1 Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers 2017
2 A Year of Italian Holidays 2018
3 Sunday Dinners with La Famiglia 2022
Adriana Trigiani Anthologies
# Title Year
1 American Girls About Town 2004
2 The Sunday Night Book Club 2006
3 Jane Austen Made Me Do It 2011
4 Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank 2021