Nobody Mentioned the Chaos

An eternal optimist joins an Italian for Beginners class, expecting to order an espresso, ask for directions, and maybe impress a waiter or two.

What he doesn't expect are standoffs with cantankerous street vendors, a near-disaster involving four Italian police officers, and a whirlwind romance that blindsides him completely.

Only in Italy is the hilarious and heartfelt true story of what happens when a handful of classroom translations collide with la Dolce Vita - something no guidebook will ever warn you about.

If you've ever dreamed of traveling in Italy, are packing for a trip right now, or you just enjoy a good laugh from the comfort of your armchair, this book is for you.

Fans ofBill Bryson, A Year in Provence, and Under the Tuscan Sun will feel right at home in these pages - equal parts laugh-out-loud misadventure and unexpected charm.

Get your copy of Only in Italy today, and discover the most important phrase you'll ever learn in a foreign language has nothing to do with coffee.