I'm an avid reader, and one of my favorite things to read are books that take place in different places around the world. Books written and set in different places teach you a lot about the culture, the people, their traditions, their customs, what i... Here are some of my favorite books that will take you on a journey when you read them. I've categorized them according to country and I will be adding more as I read. NOTE: I'll only add books that I've read.
Sections
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China
England
France
Japan
Norway
The Netherlands
China
Books about and set in China—from stories about mythological creatures to books that give you a glimpse into the glitzy, glamorous life of socialites, and more
A funny book on fake bags and luxury goods
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
If you love monsters, mythology, and lore, this one is for you
Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge
What happens when a super rich family loses their wealth and influence overnight?
Women, Seated by Zhang Yueran
England
Classics, mostly
This classic is a must-read and a must re-read
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
France
From thrillers to books on healing, here are books set in France
A book on loss that will teach you how to grieve...then how to heal
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
A thriller with twists and turns that you don't see coming
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Japan
Japan is known for their cozy fiction, of books that comfort you or make you think about your life—here are some of the best
Heartfelt stories surrounding a little convenience store called "Tenderness"
The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida
Warning: Do not read at night, or you will go hungry with all the delicious food descriptions!
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
Life advice in the form of magical letters
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
Lessons on healing, acceptance, and hope
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop by Takuya Asakura
For when you are asking about your purpose in life
What You Are Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
Norway
Books and stories set in Norway
Three stories of resilience and hope
Winter Stories by Ingvild Rishøi
The Netherlands
Books set in the Netherlands
One of the best, most-loved classic books
Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge
Russia
Want to explore Russia? Check out these books
One of the best classic books out there
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Singapore
If you loved the movie, you'll love the book and its series of colorful, interesting characters
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
South Korea
South Korea has beautiful cozy fiction of its own and a whole lot more—here are some of the best
For those with aching hearts and those weary of life
Marigold Mind Laundry by Jungeun Yun
For those who are questioning their career choices or are looking to slow down
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
Misc.
Here are books set in other islands and place
One of those beautiful books that stay with you long after you've turned to the last page
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Iran
Highly, highly recommended; it's a comic book detailing the life of the author who grew up in Iran
