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message 1: by Ann (last edited Dec 16, 2013 10:38AM) (new)
May 29, 2013 12:30PM

Ann (annmul) | 19 comments Since it's almost June and I just joined this group, think I'll start as a Circumnavigator and hope to join the In 80 2014 Challenge.

Here are some of my recently-read books:
(I'm adding to this list as I read more)

Africa:
Rwanda
Left to Tell Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculee Ilibagiza

Asia:
China:
The First Excellence Fa-Ling's Map by Donna Carrick
North Korea
Escape from Camp 14 One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West by Blaine Harden The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson
India
The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar Brotherhood Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream by Deepak Chopra
Japan
1Q84 (1Q84, #2) by Haruki Murakami Unbroken A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
Thailand
The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley

Caribbean:
Haiti
Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende

Europe:
Finland
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
France
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Paris Without End The True Story of Hemingway's First Wife by Gioia Diliberto A Moveable Feast The Restored Edition by Ernest Hemingway The Road to Burgundy The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France by Ray Walker The Paris Lawyer by Sylvie Granotier
England
Bristol House by Beverly Swerling Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle A Dance to the Music of Time 1st Movement by Anthony Powell
Germany
In the Garden of Beasts Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson
Ireland
Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad, #3) by Tana French Broken Harbour (Dublin Murder Squad, #4) by Tana French
Italy
A Room with a View by E.M. Forster Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

Latin America:
Costa Rica
South of Normal by Norm Schriever

Middle East:
Iraq
From Baghdad, With Love A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava by Jay Kopelman
Iran
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday

North America:
United States
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis The Round House by Louise Erdrich
Canada
Canada by Richard Ford

Oceana:
Australia
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman


message 2: by Diane , Armchair Tour Guide (new)
Jun 02, 2013 07:21AM

Diane | 13052 comments Welcome, Ann! You have already read some great books! Happy travels!


message 3: by Ann (last edited Jul 17, 2013 09:25AM) (new)
Jun 03, 2013 11:43AM

Ann (annmul) | 19 comments Where I've been...



message 4: by Ann (new)
Jun 04, 2013 06:23AM

Ann (annmul) | 19 comments Diane wrote: "Welcome, Ann! You have already read some great books! Happy travels!"

Thanks, Diane. You've organized a very interesting group!


message 5: by Ann (last edited Jun 06, 2013 07:05AM) (new)
Jun 06, 2013 07:02AM

Ann (annmul) | 19 comments Have just finished The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar . This is a wonderful book, which I've nominated for the August read for India.


message 6: by Ann (new)
Jun 07, 2013 07:43AM

Ann (annmul) | 19 comments Phew. I finished up The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson . It's a must-read, but a difficult one.


message 7: by Ann (last edited Jun 11, 2013 07:12AM) (new)
Jun 11, 2013 07:10AM

Ann (annmul) | 19 comments I just read the new Brotherhood Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream by Deepak Chopra by Deepak and Sanjiv Chopra. This book takes place in India and America, but the essence of India is woven throughout. I was awed and inspired by this story! Another suggestion for our August read...


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