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…