The Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to World Fiction: Discover your next great read

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guides

by Vincent Cassar, Nik Kalinowski

Reading, like travelling, takes you on a journey of discovery into new places, cultures and ways of living. This book brings those two worlds together. It is a literary exploration of global proportions, a rich survey of the finest novels set or written in other countries. Hundreds of titles are featured from every continent and you can browse by region, city or travel related theme. Whether you are travelling abroad or simply expanding your range of reading, this guide will enable you to see the world through the eyes of some the finest foreign writers.

Nik Kalinowski and Vincent Cassar are two booksellers and writers who have applied their passion for foreign fiction to present their best picks from the thousands of titles available. The guide includes the very best world fiction that has stood the test of time from 1900 onwards. Arranged by continent, then by country, key titles are described, followed by read-on suggestions. You can also browse by major cities or travel related topic. This guide is a starting point for your own literary journey through culturally rich and diverse landscapes.

Genres: Nonfiction, Books About Books

370 pages, Paperback

First published September 24, 2007

About the author

Irish-Maltese.
Writer, DJ and Heretic, Tickster. Dyspraxic. Ponce.

Have a Masters Degree in Creative Writing, Bath Spa University.

Co-Edited The Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to World Fiction.

Co-host: @amazinglteraryadventures.

Edited Sustrans Cycling Guides to the Midlands and East of England.

Won Theatre West ‘Search for a Script’ Award twice.
Had plays performed at Brighton Fringe, Camden Fringe, Cardiff Comedy Festival and Frome Festival

Awarded writing residencies at Centrum, Fundación Valparaíso, International Writers’ and Translators’ Centre and The Millay Colony for the Arts.

Reviews

[karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book has saved me on a number of occasions. when my mind goes blank, or i realize maybe i dont know any mongolian fiction... its way shorter than i would have liked, but it does well at filling in the gaps of my knowledge when im put on the spot. because i am good at what i do, but not perfect.(and, yes, i said it)

[Gina Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of the books here are part of those "must read" lists, but also there many that you might not have heard about. The books are organized by country and are selected because they either "conjure up a vivid sense of place or because they reflect a nation's sensibility." With up to 4 key titles for each plus additional "Read-On" titles and bonus "Read on a Theme" lists; if you can't travel physically, the books listed here will give you a great tour of the globe.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

c2007. I very seldom come across books on books. This is a good 'un reconnecting me with many books that I had forgotten that I had read as well as providing me with a some wonderfully different books to seek out. Highly recommended.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent guide to world fiction. Chock full of treasures just waiting to be discovered.

[Elliot Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to browse for discovery of something new. I love the way it's organised by country in such a way that makes it feel like travelling. Great selections from all corners of the world.

[Judith Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always good to check through this again and pick up some new ideas