Adriana Trigiani

Adriana Trigiani grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and now lives with her husband and daughter in New York City. In addition to being the bestselling author of Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler and Milk Glass Moon, she is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and documentary film-maker.

What are Adriana Trigiani’s most popular books?

Her best-known titles include Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler and Milk Glass Moon. Other notable works listed include All the Stars in the Heavens, American Girls about Town and Don't Sing at the Table.

Which series has she written and where should I start?

She has the Big Stone Gap series (titles include Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler and Milk Glass Moon) and the Viola series (Viola in the Spotlight; Viola in Reel Life). A good starting point is Big Stone Gap for the Big Stone Gap series and Viola in the Spotlight for the Viola series.

What kinds of writing does Adriana Trigiani do?

She writes novels and non-fiction and is also an award-winning playwright, television writer and documentary filmmaker.

Are there standalone novels or non-fiction books by her?

Yes. The bibliography on the site lists standalone titles and non-fiction, for example All the Stars in the Heavens and Don't Sing at the Table (Life Lessons from My Grandmothers).

Has she won awards for her work?

The site describes her as an award-winning playwright, television writer and documentary filmmaker. It does not list specific literary awards for her novels on that page.