From a modern murder mystery to a classic anti-fascist work, these are some of the most interesting Italian novels translated into English in 2025.

Early sunsets and the crisp autumn wind call for cozying up with a book.

If you’re interested in Italian literature, a work in translation is a great place to start. The literary canon of Italian-to-English translations spans centuries and traverses genres, from Dante to Jhumpa Lahiri.

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If you’ve already blown through the oeuvres of Italo Calvino and Elena Ferrante, or you’re just looking for something fresh, consider picking up one of these recent English translations of beloved Italian novels.

The Night Trembles

Nadia Terranova