At The Slow Road we answer to many names (wanderers, bon vivants, students of life) but first and foremost, we’re a group of dedicated travellers.
That’s why we love compiling reading lists that include those books—from novels to memoirs, and everything in between—that have really opened up our favourite regions.
In this post, we’ll round up a few of our favourite books about Venice.
Must-Read Books About Veneto
The World of Venice
By Jan Morris
Morris displays her talent for research, telling anecdotes and well-wrought prose in this spirited portrait of a beloved city, its history and inhabitants. If you are going to read one book on Venice, we recommend this favourite.
Venice Observed
By Mary McCarthy
Originally published over 30 years ago, this collection of eight essays is a literate, evocative celebration of the city, its character, and its history.