I adore beautiful book series and the Penguin English Library is no exception. Despite my love of minimalism and continual efforts to declutter my home library, gorgeous books like these are often…
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I spent last year reading my way around the world, tackling my first world reading challenge and traveling the globe through literature. It expanded my horizons, exposing me to books I may…
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How many books set in Germany have you read? The sheer breadth of literature is staggering, so this list of books set in Germany aims to capture just a selection of stories…
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With more people than any country on earth, it’s no wonder that China has inspired a vast array of literature. It’s unique culture, complexity and contradictions have inspired storytellers across one of…
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Reading more is a wish for many people but it can be difficult to change your reading habits. When experimenting with how to read more books, I trialled the following ideas to…
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Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Scandinavia, SwedenBooks Set In Scandinavia: Scandinavian Books
Not only was Scandinavia one of the first overseas destinations I ever visited, it’s also where I first lived in a foreign country, first saw snow with my own eyes and first…
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I’ve just returned from my first trip to the southern part of Spain, where I explored the gorgeous cities of Granada, Cordoba, Seville and Tarifa. I was absorbed in the blend of…
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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 around the world. This entire website is dedicated to…
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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 2018
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…