Why people recommend it
Jamie James's Pagan Light is a captivating cultural history exploring the vibrant community of artists, writers, and expatriates who gathered on the island of Capri. On The Book Review podcast in July 2024, during an episode titled Thrillers for Summer, Lisel Schillinger enthusiastically recommended the book, noting that she had transitioned to it after reading another title and found it to be a fascinating exploration of Capri. In the same episode, host Pamela Paul joined the discussion, expressing her fondness for the work and pointing out its absence from the immediate segment, confirming it as one of her personal favorites by Jamie James. Schillinger reiterated her praise for the volume, emphasizing how seamlessly it fit into her reading journey. The conversation highlighted the book's ability to transport readers to a specific historical and geographical setting, offering an engaging literary escape that resonated strongly with the podcast hosts and guests looking for rich, immersive nonfiction.
Who recommended it
- Lisel Schillinger Recommended
- Pamela Paul Discussed
Lisel Schillinger — 2 mentions
“I stepping stoned that one with a fascinating book on the island of Capri called Pagan light by jimie James”
“I want that book is called that book is called Pagan light and that's by Jamie James”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“I think you don't have Pagan light there which was one of my favorites Pagan light by Jamie James”