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Adriana Trigiani

  • New York Times Bestselling Author of 20 Books Including 'The Good Left Undone'
  • Filmmaker, Television Writer, and Producer
  • Host of 'You Are What You Read' - a top podcast featuring the luminaries of our time
  • Permanent Host of the Erma Bombeck Arizona Women’s Board Authors Luncheon, the Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon, and the Library of Virginia Literary Awards

Filmmaker, television writer, and producer Adriana Trigiani is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books of fiction and nonfiction, including her latest, The Good Left Undone. Her work is published in 38 languages around the world, and her screen credits include writer/director of the major motion picture of her debut novel, Big Stone Gap, the adaptation of her novel Very Valentine, and director of Then Came You. Her novels have been chosen by Book of the Month Club, UK's Richard and Judy Book Club twice, USA Today Book Club, People’s Book of the Week seven times, Lifetime Book Club, as well as other renowned national and international book clubs. Adriana has been profiled in The New York Times, USA Today, British Vogue, Publishers Weekly, Red Magazine, Writer’s Digest, Hallmark Magazine, Italian America Magazine, among others. She was featured in The New York Times 'By the Book', regularly contributes to the Richmond Times-Dispatch op-eds, and wrote the advice columnist ('Agony Aunt') for the Irish Independent. Adriana is in demand as a guest speaker with organizations and universities, including New York University, Fordham University, the Authors Guild, The New School for Social Research, and the New York City Italian Welfare League, to name a few.

Adriana is host of the hit podcast, You Are What You Read, where she is in conversation with the luminaries of our time about the books that built their souls. Her live recording events include her conversation with Kristin Hannah with the Lancaster Public Library System, as well as her conversation with Whoopi Goldberg at the 92nd Street Y. She has appeared on The Today Show for 22 years, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS This Morning, The View, Good Morning America as a featured summer read, and regularly appears on Good Day New York, PBS and NPR, making her one of the most sought-after speakers in the world of books today. She is also a popular host and emcee for galas, fundraisers, and large venue engagements around the country, including the Authors Guild Gala, Audie Awards, Poets and Writers Gala, New York City ArchCare Gala, the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Gala and serves as the permanent host of the Erma Bombeck Arizona Women’s Board Authors Luncheon, the Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon, and the Library of Virginia Literary Awards. With her swath of knowledge in storytelling, filmmaking, and the Italian American experience, Adriana offers enlightening and lively presentations, discussions, and workshops that challenge audiences to lead creative and impactful lives, and she does it with comedy.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon
  • New York University Guest Lecturer
  • The New School for Social Research in New York City Guest Lecturer
  • Umass Dartmouth Authors’ Brunch Keynote Speaker
  • Fordham University Women’s Summit Keynote Speaker
  • University of Virginia at Wise Commencement
  • University of New Haven Commencement
  • 92nd Street Y Author Talks
  • Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Gala
  • Authors Guild Gala
Adriana was inspiring and entertaining to our audience; she had them wanting more on the edge of their seats! An absolute pleasure to work with.
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"Adriana has served as host and mistress of ceremonies for the Library of Virginia’s annual Literary Awards gala for the past eighteen years, and I cannot imagine this event without her. From the moment she walks out on stage, the audience lights up and remains spellbound by her warmth, humor, and grace. She is awesome!"

-Library of Virginia

"Adriana is a dynamic, engaging, and witty speaker. At the Friends of Erma Bombeck Authors Luncheon, she has been featured as an author twice and has been our emcee for the past ten years."

-Arizona Women's Board

"The University of New Haven has had the pleasure of having the delightful and talented Adriana Trigiani speak on numerous occasions including as keynote speaker at two commencement ceremonies, hosting a wonderful interview for the University’s historic Centennial Ball, and several student engagements. Her wit, charisma, intelligence and genuine enthusiasm for her audience are amazing. She is one of the most generous individuals I have ever met, and is always ready to help a good cause."

-University of New Haven
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Talks & Conversations with Adriana Trigiani
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How to Create a Creative Life

In this motivational talk, many-time bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI teaches audiences how to tap into and strengthen their creativity. This inspirational program is interactive and includes powerful takeaways for audiences of all kinds.

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Inspiring More Creativity at Work & in Business

New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is an expert at maximizing creativity in her own work and sharing the practical takeaways and lessons with groups and organizations. In this empowering talk, Adriana shares insights about how to inspire our teams to be more creative at work, to increase productivity, collaboration, and connection.

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The Italian American Experience

Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI shares her personal story of growing up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia in a big Italian family in this insightful and hilarious program.

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Adriana Trigiani is a Sought-After Host and Emcee

Many-time bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is an in-demand and experienced host and emcee for galas, fundraisers, and large venue engagements around the country. She is the permanent host and emcee for several notable events, and has hosted the Audie Awards, Poets and Writers Gala, New York City ArchCare Gala, and more with warmth and comedy for a memorable and successful event.

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Motivational and Humorous Commencement Programs

Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is a gifted public speaker who has been sought after for her motivational – and humorous – commencement addresses. Balancing her consummate storytelling, empowering insights, and comedy, Adriana creates enlightening and lively presentations that make a memorable impact.

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