Join the Coversation Between Authors Adriana Trigiani, Giulia Melucci

New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani's novels are alternately touching and hilarious. Filled with her gregarious spirit and love of life, Trigiani's books have millions of fans. Popular titles include "The Shoemaker's Wife," "Brava Valentine," "Big Stone Gap," "Rococo" and "Don't Sing at the Table: Life Lessons from My Grandmother."

Antoinette LaVecchia in TheaterWorks' presentaion

 of Giulia Melucci's I Loved, I Lost,

I Made Spaghetti, adapted by playwright

 Jacques Lamarre, who manages

special events at the

Mark Twain House.

 Photo: Lanny Nagler

She will be joined in conversation by another Italian-American author who has explored the mysterious ways of the heart (and the stomach): Giulia Melucci, author of "I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti."

"A Conversation Between Adriana Trigiani & Giulia Melucci" is guaranteed to be a fun and food-filled festa, and will take place 7:30 pm Friday, Jan. 11 at The Mark Twain Museum Center, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford.

Tickets are $30 ($25 for museum members). A special $65 package includes a pre-lecture Italian reception with the authors. Call 860-280-3130.