Reading Challenge 23: European Reading

After successfully completing the 2012 European Reading Challenge hosted by Rose City Reader, I am signing up for the 2013 edition. Once again I am aiming for the highest level: Five-Star which means I'll be reading at least 5 books set in 5 different European countries and/ or written by 5 different European authors.You want …

Challenge Complete: European Reading

I had signed up for the European Reading Challenge hosted by Rose City Reader last year. The aim was to read at least 5 books set in 5 different European countries (or written by 5 different writers from various European countries). I have successfully completed the challenge.Here are the countries I visited:Albania: The Successor by Ismail KadareAustria: …

Reading Challenge 19: What Countries Have I Visited

My travelling is generally done vicariously through books so I am signing up for the What Countries Have I Visited 2013 Reading Challenge hosted @ Christian Novels. There are various levels to choose from and I am signing up for the Vacationer level which means I'll be visiting at least 10 countries.Want to be a …

5 Best Books about Travel

5 Best Books is a meme hosted by Cassandra at indiereaderhouston.com. Every week we have to list our 5 favourites in a particular category. This week the theme is Travel. Here are my 5:Three Men in a Boat: Never out of print since its publication in 1889, this classic by Jerome K. Jerome is a …