I was overwhelmed by the hospitality of Italian readers last week. Their enthusiasm pushed LA MAPPA DEL DESTINO (The Tenth Chamber) to #1 on the bestseller list.

I had a whirlwind mix of TV, radio and newspaper interviews and book signings in Milan and Rome and topped it off with an amazing event in the town of Solfra in Campania. The Association to save their historical Castle Orsini (of which I am the honorary chair) sponsored a cultural debate which filled the town's historic meeting hall. It was a chilly night but I was warmed by the passion of the people of Solofra for their cultural heritage and for their love of books.

Here is a collection of pictures from the week:

La Mappa del Destino, (the Italian edition of The Tenth Chamber) launched last week and I'm happy to say, entered the Italian bestseller list at #4 overall and #1 for foreign authors.

Here is the publisher's book trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ_SPS8O7fI

I'll be in Italy next week and would love to meet people and sign books at these locations:

MILANO:

9 February, 6:30 PM - Montadori Bookstore, Piazza Duomo

ROMA:

11 February, 6:30 PM - Melbookstore, Via Nazionale

12 February, 11:30 AM - Libreria Nuova Europa, Via Mario Rigamonti

SOLOFRA, AVELLINO:

12 February, 6:30 PM - Palazzo Ducale, Solfra