Literary recommendations for autumn reading

Various literary works are being highlighted for autumn reading, ranging from contemporary crime fiction and psychological thrillers to classic world literature.

Recent releases include Maurizio de Giovanni’s “Il Bufalo e Sammarzano,” a crime novel described as blending noir elements with sentiment and humor. Other notable contemporary titles include Saki Murayama’s “A volte basta uno,” Aslak Nore’s espionage novel “L’Alleanza di ghiaccio,” and Donato Carrisi’s psychological thriller “La casa dei respiri.” Non-fiction works such as Lisa Di Giovanni’s “La mente degli altri,” which explores psychological influences in the workplace, and Mirko Francesconi’s philosophical essay “Il nulla che non può essere,” are also noted.

Classic literature remains a staple for the season, with Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “White Nights” cited for its exploration of solitude and unrequited love. Other authors mentioned for their introspective qualities include Umberto Saba, Leo Tolstoy, Cees Nooteboom, Luigi Pirandello, Italo Svevo, and Andrea Camilleri.