Product Description

Reading, like travelling, takes you on a journey of discovery into new places, cultures and ways of living. This book brings those two worlds together. It is a literary exploration of global proportions, a rich survey of the finest novels set or written in other countries. Hundreds of titles are featured from every continent and you can browse by region, city or travel related theme. Whether you are travelling abroad or simply expanding your range of reading, this guide will enable you to see the world through the eyes of some the finest foreign writers. Nik Kalinowski and Vincent Cassar are two booksellers and writers who have applied their passion for foreign fiction to present their best picks from the thousands of titles available. The guide includes the very best world fiction that has stood the test of time from 1900 onwards. Arranged by continent, then by country, key titles are described, followed by read-on suggestions. You can also browse by major cities or travel related topic. This guide is a starting point for your own literary journey through culturally rich and diverse landscapes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35151 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Review
'A fascinating way to discover new writers and experience new countries.' Good Book Guide 'The best of world fiction which has stood the test of time since 1900 is catergorised here.' --Daily Mail

'It is the perfect starting point for a literary journey through culturally rich and diverse landscapes.' --www.translatedfiction.org.uk

Daily Mail
'the best of world fiction which has stood the test of time since 1900 is categorised here.'

About the Author
Nik Kalinowski, runs the fiction section at Waterstone's BristolGalleries. An avid reader, especially of foreign fiction, he has travelled widely to Australia, America, Thailand and most of Europe, instinctively looking out for interesting bookshops. Vincent Cassar, is a writer, bookseller and editor with a book of short stories published. He has been awarded four international writing residencies and is currently taking an MA course in Creative Writing.

Customer Reviews

Around the World in Many Books
I've been looking forward to this title appearing for some time and now it's finally out, I have to say I'm not disappointed. Imagine a world atlas and gazzeteer filled not with details of countries, cities and areas, but of descriptions the literature that is set in those places.

The book is arranged by continent, enabling the avid bibliophile to read their way around the world. So if you're going to be visiting -for example- South America, this book describes some of the famous (and undeservingly less known) works of literature about and from that continent. As such, the book is both and invaluable literary reference, an entertaining read in itself and a catalogue of temptations, leading one toward books you may not have discovered. It's also invaluable for globe-trotters, even if they are only armchair ones.

The style is lively, informative and the book is factually accurrate, unlike many reference works these days. Although it details many books the well-read person will know, it also covers many, many others I (for one) am yet to enjoy. First rate stuff from a couple of guys who clearly really know their books.