I’m doing the Read Around the World challenge, which if you don’t know what that is, I’m attempting to read a book from every country in the world! I’ve read 11 so far and I’ve had so much fun finding and reading these books!
Sections
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Europe
A lot of these books are more mainstream — but there are a ton of lesser-known gems💎
My favorite book so far! Read this for Hungary and it was incredible. The characters are so realistic and the plot is so bizarre. Just so good.
Journey by Moonlight by Antal Szerb
Genuinely this book changed my life. I read it for the UK and absolutely loved it. Every time I start wondering if I should have made a different choice, I think of this book and feel better
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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Yes it’s as good as Jack Edwards said. My pick for Belgium — I absolutely devoured this book. It’s so bizarre in every way and really made me think.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
Loved this book from Switzerland! Definitely not a light read — some very dark themes but I enjoyed it
The End of Loneliness by Benedict Wells
My book for France! Her storytelling is incredible. I loved every moment reading this.
The Paris Trilogy: A Life in Three Stories by Colombe Schneck
Croatia read! I love historical fiction
Girl at War by Sara Nović
Norway! A simple story that is quite dark but definitely intriguing.
The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas
Ireland — I absolutely love Sally Rooney! This is such a touching, entertaining story
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Denmark! I haven’t had a chance to read this one yet but I’ve heard great things!
Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen
Austria! Haven’t read this one yet but I’ll keep you updated!
The Tobacconist: 9781487002510: Seethaler, Robert, Collins, Charlotte
Asia
All of these have been incredible so far!
Read this for Afghanistan. Such a powerful story and his writing is beautiful!
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini: Books
My Vietnam read. A beautiful but heartbreaking story of a young Vietnamese-American told through a letter to his mother.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Oman! The author is the first Omani woman to have a book translated to English, which is so cool. Can’t wait to read this one!
