Mexico has always been in the news and the books are equally eye catching. The books represent its rich heritage, culture and environment. I have added a few more to my TBR, I am sure you will too after reading about the books from Mexico. Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S …
The alphabet L has been a difficult alphabet to choose a city or country. Even though I have been using countries for all the alphabets but I wanted to have London for this one since U is already taken. Even S has a lot of contenders, let’s see what I choose. London, Britain, England or …
Kenya is all at once blessed and troubled. Striving from the aftermath of a colonial rule, rampant corruption and ethnic troubles, it also has a diverse landscape, villages, bustling capital city, beaches and the picturesque savannah. The books also reflect the country’s volatile past, struggles and societal impact. These books are diverse and they will …
For the J alphabet, I had to choose Japan since it is one country that fascinates me to no end. The land of the rising sun, cherry blossoms, food, and a culture rich society. Japan has it all with it varied, a mix of traditional and modern. Whether it is literature, culture, traditions, discipline or …
I is for India and India is my country but there are so many books to choose from that the mind boggles. It does for other countries as well but a personal bias makes it even more difficult. Books and authors I enjoy reading are across diverse genres, see if you like the few I …
The place to visit with H is definitely Hungary. The surreal streets of Budapest beckon us. It is one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world with a capital city that is mesmerising and beautiful. By the river Danube, this landlocked country has seen it all. From oppression to war and exodus, …
Germany was my obvious choice for G. Not only does it have such a controversial history but I have read many unforgettable books about Hitler and Nazi Germany that brought out the human spirit and celebrated life. Germany or germans leave an impact no matter the genre. Here are three much popular and awarded books …
The stylish, suave and smitten in love, France evokes powerful emotions with its grandeur and beauty. Love and pathos are companions to thrilling chases and mysteries across this beautiful land. France is beautiful, stylish and a lovers paradise so the books, written or based in France are equally thrilling. Romance, love, suspense or mystery – …
The mystic land of Cleopatra, Pharaohs, Mummies, golden sands, breathtaking Nile, and the pyramids. It cannot get more thrilling, romantic and diverse than this. The books out of this country are equally riveting. Page turners and bestsellers, the books I share today are either based in Egypt or written by an author from Egypt. The …
The alphabet D has few choices and Denmark was calling to me. I choose the city of Denmark for its beauty and the mesmerising country, famous for its Scandinavian history, beautiful beaches, stunning countryside and the Vikings. The yummy sweets, Danish pastry, anyone? It is also famous for its most loved author of exquisite fairy …
To find the secrets of the world laid out for you to read and savor, prompting you to make your own travel plans is the impact of THERE ARE NO GODS IN NORTH KOREA. This is a travelogue that makes you smile, savor, chuckle and introspect. The book is not just a diary of a …