The first meeting of "A Book Under the Stars" was a success.

The 21st edition of the literary review “A book under the stars” , conceived and promoted by the Meridiani Association , got underway last July 23rd on board the Tra.Vel.Mar. ferry Acquarius , sailing among the wonders of the Divine Coast .

The first series of events concluded on July 25th , recording significant numbers: over 400 participants and 180 books sold , confirming the growing interest in culture and reading in evocative and unconventional contexts.

The festival opened with the novel Le Sibille by Vincenza Alfano , which told "the story of becoming a mother and daughter. A rebellious, painful, and fiery novel, like the stories of women who refuse to yield..."

The second evening saw Andrea Pietrangeli , an eclectic author, composer and graphic designer, as protagonist, with his manifesto-book Sticazzi , defined as «a sacred word that protects you from every monster, from every chain, from every wound».

The grand finale will be on July 25th with Pietro Catzola , chef to the Presidents of the Republic , who will present his book The Presidents' Chef. Life and Recipes of a Sailor at the Quirinale , winner of the 2023 Bancarella della Cucina Selection Award .

The evenings were elegantly hosted by Sonia Di Domenico , presenter of the Meridiani Association, and Silvio Martino , speaker of Rai Radio Live Napoli , who also took care of the readings of the pieces.

Ada Minieri , vice president of the Meridiani Association and secretary-counsellor of the Order of Engineers of Naples, and Franco Picarone , president of the Budget Commission of the Campania Region, also took part in the meetings.

Making the atmosphere even more engaging is the narrative direction of Gino Aveta , RAI author and director, curator of the event, and the coordination and promotion work of Daniela Rocca , Press Office Manager of the Meridiani Association.

Having concluded the first "at sea" portion, A Book Under the Stars is preparing to set sail for new cultural destinations. The second series of meetings will begin on Wednesday, August 29th at 8:30 PM at the Palazzo Mediceo in the Municipality of Ottaviano , with two exceptional speakers: Toni Capuozzo , journalist and correspondent, and Amedeo Colella , writer and expert on Neapolitan culture.

The event can count on the support of a dense network of cultural institutions and organizations: Fondazione Campania dei Festival , Campania Libri Festival , Centre for Books and Reading , Chamber of Commerce of Salerno , with the patronage of RAI , Campania Region , SCABEC , ANCI Campania , Municipalities of Salerno, Ottaviano, Castellammare di Stabia , Vesuvius National Park , CONI Campania , Naples European Capital of Sport 2026 , and many others.

There are also numerous technical and cultural partners , including Travelmar , Canoneinverso , PDE , schools , associations , local businesses , and a significant media partnership with RAI Pubblica Utilità and various local newspapers and radio stations.