Without a doubt, my most common request is for a list of books set in France. And it’s something I’ve avoided putting together for a long time. Tackling the world of French…
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Africa, Asia, Books, Europe, United States, WorldFood Novels: Books for Food Lovers from Around The World
While my first loves are travel and reading, my next is most definitely food! This list of food novels from around the globe is a celebration of these three things; combining reading,…
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Let’s take a look at books set in Belgium! I recently spent a few days exploring the gorgeous cities of Ghent and Bruges, where I spent my time indulging in incredible food…
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I’ve been lucky to visit the bustling city of Seoul many times and as usual, books set in Korea have accompanied me on my travels. Some of my most recent reads include…
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I’ve always adored reading and yet I’ve (embarrassingly) never really paid too much attention to literary awards. If I pick up a book and there’s an accolade on the cover, I’m much…
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Have you read any books set in Indonesia? Despite studying Indonesian at school for most of my younger years and it being my first introduction to a foreign culture; I’m sad to…
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Africa is a part of the world I dream of exploring more. My travels have taken me north to Morocco and south to South Africa; but there’s so much more I’d love to…
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I’m bound for Turkey soon and have compiled this list of books set in Turkey to help me prepare for my trip! I’ve been diving into local novels in anticipation, and look…
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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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Africa, Asia, Books, Europe, United States, WorldWorld Reading Challenge: Books Around The Globe 2019
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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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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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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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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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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Africa, Asia, Australia, Books, Europe, United States, WorldWorld 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…