An Italian Summer (The Italian Saga, Vol. 2) — Audiobook PREORDER

The Fever Dream of 1990. The Reality of Puberty. The Pulse of a New Decade.

Narrated by the Author, Gaia B. Amman, Ph.D.

Experience the 5-Star, Kirkus-Recommended "Coming-of-Gender" Saga in the Author's Own Voice.

Italy, 1990. While the nation is swept up in the magic of the FIFA World Cup, twelve-year-old Lee (Leda Balni) feels her world splitting in two. In the digital glow of video games, Lee is just one of the guys. Everywhere else, the world demands a performance of girlhood that feels increasingly nonsensical.

Lee has nothing against her anatomy—except that it’s the very thing casting her out from the guy gang she’s always belonged to. As puberty advances and a first crush amplifies the chaos tenfold, Lee must navigate the grit of a true coming-of-age journey against the breathtaking backdrop of Northern Italy and Tuscany.

"I'll Give You the Sun meets Anne of Green Gables."

Why Listen to the Audiobook?

• AUTHENTIC "OWN VOICES": Hear Lee’s evolution exactly as it was meant to be told. Based on the author's real-life journey growing up nonbinary in Italy, this performance by Gaia B. Amman, Ph.D., captures the humor, vulnerability, and resilience of a youth navigating a gendered world with unrivaled intimacy.
• 90s NOSTALGIA: An immersive audio trip to Northern Italy during the iconic Italia '90 era—a decade of analog intrigue, vibrant culture, and personal transitions.
• STANDALONE EXPERIENCE: While this is the second installment of the beloved Italian Saga, it features a complete, independent story arc that can be fully enjoyed by new listeners and series fans alike.
• POIGNANT & HUMOROUS: An astute and deeply personal dive into queer history, friendship, and the messy path to self-discovery.

Praise for The Italian Saga:

"An astute... lighthearted but affecting narrative of childhood’s many changes." — Kirkus Reviews

Product Details:

• Format: Digital Audiobook (MP3)
• Length: 5 hr 27 min
• Delivery: Instant delivery via BookFunnel. Listen on any device using the free BookFunnel App (available on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire).
• Series: Volume 2 of The Italian Saga. (Can be read as a standalone).

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