As an ancient civilization and one of the oldest occupied cities in Europe, there is no shortage of books set in beautiful Rome. This list includes a wide range of titles that…
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I’ll be spending this Christmas exploring the United Kingdom and as always I like to enhance my travels with some literature set in my destinations. I thought I’d take things even further…
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Barcelona is one of my favorite cities and I’ve been incredibly lucky to spend quite a bit of time there. Many of these books set in Barcelona (and beyond) have accompanied me…
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As the biggest county in England, it comes as no surprise that there are an abundance of books set in Yorkshire. With moors, cliffs, castles, abbeys and Tudor houses galore, it has…
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My first adventure living abroad was in Malmö, a city at the southern tip of Sweden. It was my first experience of Scandinavian life and (as always) I loved immersing myself in…
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Placed on England’s rugged southwestern tip, Cornwall boasts the longest coastline in Great Britain. This incredible natural landscape is filled with dramatic cliffs and iconic beaches, drawing visitors and inspiring authors. This…
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This list of books set in Denmark, spans from classics through to contemporary fiction. There are a wide range of genres included, from classic fairy tales through to Nordic noir (aka Scandinavian…
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Austria has a special place in my heart. I spent my first holiday away from my homeland there. A dear friend and her family welcomed me into their home in the countryside,…
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Feast your eyes on this delicious list of French food fiction. The following list includes books that blend the themes of France with food (and drink, let’s not forget wine!) in literary…
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I’ve just returned from a trip to Romania, where we spent a some time exploring the sprawling city of Bucharest, driving through the mountains into Transylvania and spending a few days in…
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Along with reading and travel, food is another of my great loves. So what could be better than combining literature with one of the culinary epicentres of the world? This delicious list…
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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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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, North America, Oceania, Reading The World, South America, 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’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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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, Books, Europe, North America, Oceania, Reading The World, South America, 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…