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’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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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I’ve recently relocated to Amsterdam and can now call this truly beautiful city home. To help acquaint myself with the history of this floating city, I’ve been diving into a selection of…