Welcome to Nomad Book Club, where each month we explore a new country or region through books that are set there, as well as bookshops, libraries and other interesting literary travel destinations.
Join the book club here to discover where we’re reading each month:
You can also follow along as we page travel through real and fictional places on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube:
May 2025: Italy
This month we’re in Italia! With 2025 Rome Jubilee and conclave for choosing a new Pope this month, this is a very interesting time to read around Italy and the Vatican. We’re also holding the inaugural Nomad Book Club online meetup on Thursday 22nd May. Click here to join.
Our chosen book is Reeds in the Wind by Sardinian author and Nobel Prize winner Grazia Deledda, but you don’t need to read the book to join in!
Here are some of my favourite books about Italy, which I’ll be reading or revisiting this month:
Read Around the World Challenge
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 deeper level or diversify you bookshelf, this challenge is for you.
And at a time when division and misunderstanding dominate headlines, I think reading the world offers a quiet but powerful form of resistance. It invites us to listen, to learn, and to appreciate the nuance of human experience from every corner of the globe.
Are you up for the challenge? Ok, let’s go…
Your Literary Passport: The Travel Reading Journal
I’ve also created a Travel Reading Journal, which is a companion for documenting your literary adventures. It’s available with Amazon print on demand, so you can order it from any Amazon store in the world and it will be delivered to you as a regular paperback notebook!
Disclaimer: this page contains affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase using this link, but at no cost to you.
What Makes It Special?
- One page per country: With more than 195 countries represented, you have a dedicated space for each one.
- Prompts to guide your reflection:
- Title and author
- Country represented
- Why you chose the book
- Favorite quote or passage
- What you learned
- Your personal review
This journal turns your around the world reading challenge into a visual journey. More than just a notebook; it’s designed to be a keepsake, a reflection space, and a record of your growth as a global reader.
Previous Months
April 2025: Türkiye
This month we’re in Turkey (Türkiye)! Here’s a roundup of everything we read:
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March 2025: Georgia
This month we’re in Georgia (the country)! Here’s the roundup of everything/where we read:
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