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‘Ten books set in’– Japan

The Scottish  Booktrust have recommended ten novels set in Japan- ‘Japan is a land rich with possibilities for authors keen to explore its unique history and diverse culture…. most enigmatic of...

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#10Books set in – Berlin

Berlin is a city with so much history. Here’s 10 books to borrow from the library. They include a range of stories from political oppression to tales of romance and adventure.  Ten captivating novels...

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#TenBooks set in Prague

If you’re heading for Prague in the near future and want to get the atmosphere of the city/Czech Republic, try our #TenBooks set in  selection. The Unbearable Lightness of Being  by Milan Kundera “A...

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#10Books set in Calcutta

Even if you don’t have a trip to India planned, these evocative novels will transport you. Sea of poppies by Amitav Ghosh The background to this historical adventure is the Opium Wars. The story...

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#10Books set in Rome

Historical fiction, a lot of great novels that are out of print ….it’s hard to get a mixture of holiday reading and classics in stock without too many ‘swords and sandals’ titles! Based around books...

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#10Books set in China to celebrate Chinese New Year

It’s the Year of the Wood Sheep (or Goat) in Chinese Astrology from 19th February – The Chinese word yáng refers both to goats and sheep and different countries have different interpreations. In...

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#10 Books set in Sicily

Anyone going to Sicily? It’s a fantastic place to visit, soak up the atmosphere with any of these titles. The dance of the seagull by Andrea Camilleri - Rated 5 star by 12 readers, this is just one of...

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#10 Books set in Myanmar (Burma)

The river of lost footsteps: a personal history of Burma by Thant Myint-U – A story of modern Burma, in part through a telling of his own family’s history, in an interwoven narrative by turns lyrical,...

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