While the Global Children’s Book Club is obviously focused on families with children, I’ve had requests from a number of adults who’d like their own book list! This is the perfect way to read around the world with us this year, whether you’d like some extra material in addition to the children’s books, or whether you’re only reading for yourself.
While I won’t be actively discussing these over on Instagram, I’d love to hear your thoughts on them if you do read along! As with the children’s books, I’ve done my best to find representative, quality literature written by those of the culture whenever possible. I hope you enjoy!
Italy: Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
Genre: Historical Fiction
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
South Korea: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Genre: Historical Fiction
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
India: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Genre: Novel
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Afghanistan: Dancing in the Mosque: An Afghan Mother’s Letter to Her Son by Homeira Qaderi
Genre: Autobiography & memoir
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Thailand: Sightseeing by Rattawut Lapcharoensap
Genre: Short stories
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Another great option: Bright
New Zealand: The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
Genre: Family drama novel
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Kenya: Unbowed by Wangari Maathai
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Another great option: A Grain of Wheat
Jewish Diaspora: The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Genre: Novel
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target
Another great option: The History of Love
Cuba: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
Genre: Romance
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Mexico: Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Genre: Magical realism/romance
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
Norway: The 12th Man by Astrid Karlsen Scott & Tore Haug
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart
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