Ellen O’Connell, White Plains resident and retired English teacher, will moderate a discussion of the novel Stars in an Italian Sky, by NYT bestselling author Jill Santopolo. (2023) This work weaves the story of two ill-fated lovers in post-WWII Italy with that of a budding relationship many generations later in contemporary NYC. “What if you are forced to choose between your sweetheart and your family? Do you remain true to yourself or bow to family pressure?” Enjoy the historical and cultural elements and the passionate emotion of this engaging novel, which delivers a most satisfying ending. —Gail M. Murray, historicalnovelsociety.org This book is available in the Library’s physical collection and on Overdrive/Libby