Books can sometimes be hard to buy for others. I’ve certainly been gifted books that I already own; a testament to the giver for knowing me well! When it comes to gifts…
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I find it hard to keep track of everything I read; so this is a list of just some of my all-time favorite books set around the world. There are many kinds of…
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I’ve just returned from my second trip to Portugal in the past few months, spending a couple of long weekends in Lisbon and then Porto. I’ve fallen in love with everything Portuguese;…
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I’ve always dreamt of taking the great American road trip and reading books set in each state along the way. Some of my most memorable travels in the United States have been…
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How well do you know the literature of Alabama? When we talk about books set in Alabama, one novel tends to loom over the rest. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This modern classic…
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If you’ve ever dreamt of visiting the enchanted landscapes of North Africa, this list of books set in Morocco is sure to fuel your wanderlust! The following list of books set in…
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This gorgeous series of Penguin Clothbound Classics has long been one of my favorite book collections. I can still remember when the first editions were released a decade ago. Spotting them in my…
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Have you ever visited Malaysia? I once had the pleasure and I spent my time in Kuala Lumpur; exploring markets and eating as much street food as possible. I was en-route to…
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I don’t know about you, but my holidays were spent indulging in down time. I spent hours lazily reading away, with a blanket outside, a coffee in hand and enjoying some incredible…
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Did you know that Scotland’s capital Edinburgh was the first UNESCO City of Literature in the world? Edinburgh also hosts the world’s largest International Book Festival every year. Scotland even has a…
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Want to see reading suggestions for a specific country, city or region featured on Tale Away? Maybe you’re visiting a country or would like to see your home town included? I receive…
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This list of books set in Ireland appears in chronological order; starting with the modern period, spanning through to contemporary works from today. It starts with classics such as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein…
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Do you have shelves overstuffed with books? Are there magazines stacked all over your floor? Do you want to make a change but fear parting with your books? Do you love them…
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Africa, Asia, Australia, Books, Europe, United StatesWorld Reading Challenge: Books Around The Globe
I love that books can transport us; even without leaving home. In my ideal world, I’d read a different book every week of the year. Each one would be set in a different…
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I was lucky to visit South Africa a few years ago; exploring bustling Cape Town, the areas of rugged coast surrounding it, the farmland of the Overburg and the wilderness of safari…
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After reading so many books set in India, I wanted to share some of the most inspiring book quotes I found hidden in these novels. I love highlighting quotes when I’m reading,…
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Italy is the 5th most visited country by international tourists, has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world and is an incredible setting for literature. If you’re not already planning…
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I’ve talked before about becoming a minimalist and how by getting rid of all my books, I actually started reading more. When I first started learning about minimalism, I was so inspired by…
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I’m lucky to call the land down under home and generally tackle books set in Australia when I’m heading there for a visit. There’s something about adding to the anticipation by immersing…
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Despite my deep love of Mexico, an above average consumption of tacos and multiple visits to this incredible place, I’ve only ever scratched the surface of books set in Mexico. I’ve even…
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Before I learnt how to become minimalist, I used to have hundreds of books and magazines lining the bookshelves throughout our apartment. When I filled up the first set of shelves, there…
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I adore the work of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and this inspiring woman was the one that introduced me to books set in Nigeria. Her vibrant stories of the country enthrall me, with vivid…
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Did you know that in Iceland, more books are written, published and sold per person, per year, than anywhere else on the planet? One in ten Icelanders will publish something in their…
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I recently took my first trip to Greece, exploring the islands of Santorini and Paros before eating my weight in feta in Athens. I found it hard to choose which books set…