Top Ten Tuesday: Books Abroad

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.

Today’s Topic: Books That Take Place in Other Countries

I’ll admit; today’s topic was a little tricky for me. I read a lot of novels set in a country that I do not live in. I’d even venture to say that the majority of what I read takes place outside of the U.S. The problem is that my library is overwhelmingly dominated by England. I love reading about England; some of my favorite novels take place there, and it just sounds like a nice place. Yet, when it came to compiling this list, I didn’t want to feature just one country. So, I decided to feature ten different countries and choose a book for each one. In turn, I wound up listing some books I don’t typically feature in my Top Ten Tuesday posts.

China

Cinder

The Lunar Chronicles are fun reads. Super-fast paced, with a lot going on.

Scotland

A Wreath of Snow

This was a good Christmas story. I love the setting, Victorian Scotland, as well as the story of grace and forgiveness.

New Zealand

Close To You

This was a nice light book. Not my typical read, but a quick read for when I’m in a rut. I really enjoyed the setting. New Zealand sounds like a beautiful place.

Belgium

Villette

While this isn’t my favorite book by Charlotte Brontë, I still enjoyed it.

Monaco

The Lost Heiress

While a great deal of this novel does take place in England, it begins in Monaco, which sounds like a pretty place.

Italy

A Portrait of Emily Price

This wasn’t my favorite Katherine Reay novel, but I did like it and the setting sounds so beautiful.

Austria

The Butterfly and The Violin

This book is heartbreaking, but it is so good.

France

Glamorous Illusions

I was taken by surprised when while I wrote this list I learned how little I’ve read about France, considering it’s one of the top countries I want to visit someday. When it came to choosing a book set in France, this one stood out in my mind. I enjoyed this book when I read it in 2016, and I adore the cover.

Canada

The Red Door Inn

Bet you thought I was going to list an L.M. Montgomery book for Canada, didn’t you? Well, I was. Haha! But since I’ve mentioned her novels hundreds of times on my blog, I wanted to feature another lovely read that takes place on Prince Edward Island. This book totally makes me want to vacation on the beautiful Canadian island.

England

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

I enjoyed this book more than I had anticipated I would. I love the cozy, small village setting.

What are some of your favorite books that take place in other countries? I’d love to hear about them.

-Miranda Atchley