Presented by 192 Books and Paula Cooper Gallery, Elif Batuman and Andrew Sean Greer will be discussing A Tower in Tuscany: Or a Home for My Writers and Other Animals.

In the hills above Florence, Santa Maddalena is like a secret garden where writers hone their craft and meet like-minded people. Paired with evocative images, these essays by twenty-seven acclaimed authors invite readers to understand how the spirit of this restored villa, its owners, and resident pets have inspired creative writing and creativity among so many.