Around the World in 80 Novels

<B><I>Around the World in 80 Novels </I>curates classic and contemporary books that foreground their settings and evoke a sense of place. Get inspiration and tips for your next vacation, or dive in to plan an armchair adventure. </B><BR><BR>Sometimes the setting of a novel is as important as the story—where would <B>Dickens</B> be without <B>London</B>, or <B>Edith Wharton</B> without <B>New York</B>? Who can read <B><I>Jamaica Inn</I></B> and not want to visit <B>Bodmin Moor</B>, or enjoy Alexander McCall Smith’s <B><I>No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency</I></B> and not wonder whether <B>Botswana</B> should be on your bucket list? <BR> <BR>Covering <B>every corner of the world</B>, from the most visited cities of Europe to the rural outposts of Australia, there are classics by <B>famous authors</B>, alongside works by <B>new writers</B>. Some are a native of the country featured, while others are an outside observer, recreating the attraction of the unknown.<BR> <BR>Whether you have already decided on a destination and want to get a feel for the place, or you are just looking for ideas for your next getaway, <I>Around the World in 80 Novels</I> is full of inspirational reads that will fire your imagination and have you reaching for your suitcase.