Category: Books
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Books About Bulgaria: A Literary Journey Through History & Identity
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If you’re looking for books about Bulgaria, there’s a wide range of powerful stories and insightful nonfiction to explore. From novels and short stories that capture everyday life and national identity to historical works that explain Bulgaria’s past, these books offer a rich way to understand the country. Whether you’re…
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The Best Books About Malta: Fiction, History & Culture
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If you’re looking to dive into Maltese history, culture, or just enjoy a gripping story set on the little Mediterranean archipelago, this list of Malta books offers a rich collection of reads. From war sagas and memoirs to contemporary fiction and graphic novels, these titles capture the unique essence of…
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Read Around the World Challenge: Books From Every Country
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Welcome to the Read Around the World Challenge, a literary adventure designed to take you on a global journey through the pages of books. Are you a wanderlusting bookworm? A digital nomad? An armchair traveller? Or all of the above? Me too. Whether you want to understand places at a…
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The Best Books to Read About the Vatican & the Pope
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The Vatican—an independent city-state at the heart of Rome and the spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic Church—has long fascinated believers and non-believers alike. Now, in the Year of the Rome Jubilee and with the imminent May 7th Conclave to elect the next pope, we’re all more fascinated than ever.…
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6 Books About & Set in Sardinia, Italy
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Sardinia, Italy’s second-largest island, is a place of wild landscapes, ancient traditions, and a culture all its own. Unlike the mainland, Sardinia feels almost like a country within a country—one with its own language, legends, and rhythms of life. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply curious about this unique…
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16 Books About Turkey (Türkiye) for Deeper Insights
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For those looking to explore its past, present, and literature, there is no shortage of books about Turkey, the country (or as it’s now named, Türkiye). Sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, this nation has a long, complex history, and therefore a multitude of stories to tell. The…
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Mini Travel Guide to Kutaisi, The City of Literature
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Kutaisi is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. While it’s known for its quaint city centre and lush landscapes, it also has a long literary legacy and was awarded the title of UNESCO Literary City in 2023. From publishing houses and periodic literary magazines to quaint bookshops…
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23 Thought-Provoking Books About Georgia (the Country)
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Despite Georgia’s turbulent history and many years of occupation, a strong cultural identity has endured along with a rich literary tradition. So, although literature in English translation can be a challenge to find, one of the best ways to get to know this land is through books about Georgia; fiction…
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23 Books to Read If You Loved Bridget Jones
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Excited for Mad About the Boy? I know I am and it’s making me nostalgic for Bridget Jones in all her incarnations, book and film. It’s also making me pine for more books to read like Bridget Jones, with heroines who are just as funny and relatable. If you love…
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14 Bold Feminist Writers from Around the World & Their Books
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International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements, reflect on the progress made and recognise the work still needed to achieve gender equality. Literature plays a key role in this conversation, as feminist writers have long used their words to challenge societal norms and uplift women’s voices. The…
