The World

[close] Ann Morgan considered herself very well read until she took a look at her bookshelf and realised she is a “book xenophobe”. Most of her books were limited to a small selection of countries, which triggered her plan to read a book from every UN recognised country. Her plan was to read one hundred and ninety-six books in a year, although this group exists to spread horizons without the time limit. This group exists to keep track of your progress in reading books from around the world, along with existing as a means to help other readers find interesting books to complete their challenge. Give the challenge a try – you’ll be surprised by how many countries you still need to read!

[close] Read a book from each country of the world! Our world is quite a diverse place, and we can't go everywhere. However, books can take you to places where you have bever been or somewhere you want to go back. If you'd like to explore new places and cultures or just diversify your reading, you've come to the right place. Anyone is welcome to join anytime!

[close] Feminism and women's rights are a global issue, although we often focus on the happenings of a select few countries. The aim of this book club is to expand our horizons and read works by feminist authors and/or about women's rights from around the world. As many people have noted, it is not a trivial task to define what is meant by 'country.' Ann Morgan identifies 196 'countries' in her quest to #ReadTheWorld while the UN lists 193 member countries. Our list of countries is meant to be inclusive, so please suggest additions that have been left out. --------------------------------------------- Ann Morgan's List of Countries: http://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/2011/11/24/when-is-a-country-not-a-country/ UN Member Countries: http://www.un.org/en/members/

[close] Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and share their thoughts on books and reading. It’s always enjoyable to discover new stories, exchange opinions, and talk about books with fellow readers!