Join Danielle Pergament in conversation with Christine Lennon as she celebrates her new book, Dispatches from the Piazza — a witty, sun-soaked love letter to the region where stilettos are standard, aperitivo hour is always, and carbohydrates are never, ever off limits.
Through comedic essays and cheeky observations, Pergament captures the irresistible allure of Mediterranean life — the slower pace, the effortless glamour, the pleasure-first philosophy. The book pairs her sharp humor with tutorials on applying eyeliner like Penélope Cruz, styling a scarf like Grace Kelly, and navigating cobblestone streets in heels, all brought to life with playful illustrations from New Yorker illustrator Mokshini.
About the Author Danielle Pergament began her career as Beauty Editor at Allure before relocating to Italy, where she wrote regularly for the New York Times Travel section and New York Magazine. She has contributed to GQ, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and more, and has served as Executive Editor of both Lucky and Alluremagazines. She later joined goop as Editor in Chief and founded The C Word, a content company, in 2020.
About the Interlocutor Christine Lennon is a Los Angeles-based editor and writer whose career spans over 25 years covering fashion, food, travel, entertainment, and design. She began as a beauty editor at W, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, and has since contributed to Architectural Digest, Town & Country, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Oprah Daily, and many others. Her work has been featured in “The Best American Food Writing” anthology, and her novel, The Drifter, was published by William Morrow in 2017. She is currently a contributing editor at C, California Style and contributing home and design editor at Sunset magazine.