Books from England
723 popular english books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around Europe Challenge" were written by authors from England.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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Soldados de Perón : historia crítica sobre los Montoneros by Richard Gillespie ES
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El profesor ingles Richard Gillespie nacido en Wigan Lancashire en 1952 residió en la Argentina desde junio de 1975 hasta octubre de 1976 mientras reunía material sobre la izquierda peronista con vistas a su doctorado que recibió en 1979. Fue Junior Research Fellow de Ciencias Políticas del St. John s College adscrito a la Universidad de Oxford y profesor de esta materia en la Universidad de Warwick.
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In case you're wondering, this is not a love story. "The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age" The Times My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year - before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people - I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that's all over now. Now there's Solitaire. And Michael Holden. I don't know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don't care about Michael Holden.I really don't. This in... continue
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Songbirds : A Novel by Christy Lefteri EN
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"From the prize-winning author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo, a stunning novel about the disappearance of a Sri Lankan nanny and how the most vulnerable people find their voices. "It began with a crunch of leaves and earth. So early, so cold, the branches shone with ice. I'd returned to collect the songbirds. They are worth more than their weight in gold." Yiannis is a poacher, trapping the tiny protected songbirds that stop in Cyprus as they migrate each year from Africa to Europe and selling them on the black market. He dreams of finding a new way of life, and of marrying Nisha, who works on th... continue
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Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence EN
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Widely regarded as D.H. Lawrence's masterpiece, Sons and Lovers is a sprawling, multi-generational look at family relationships, class dynamics, and the intimate ties with others that pull young adults toward independence. This largely autobiographical novel made Lawrence's reputation as a writer -- it's a must read for fans of classic literary fiction.
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South Riding : An English Landscape by Winifred Holtby EN
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When Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress she is full of ambition, determined to create a great school and to inspire her girls to take all they can from life. But in the aftermath of the First World War, the country is in depression and ideals are hard won. Lydia Holly, the scholarship girl from the shacks, is the most brilliant student Sarah has ever taught, but when her mother's health fails, her education must be sacrificed - there is nobody else to care for the children. Robert Carne of Maythorpe Hall stands for everything Sarah despises: his family has farmed the South Ri... continue
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Space : A Thrilling Human History by Britain's Beloved Astronaut Tim Peake by Tim Peake EN
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*Available for Pre-order Now* From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space. As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake. Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson. Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous v... continue
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Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex EN
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing. “Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year) It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that sto... continue
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Spoils of War (Tales of Apt #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky EN
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Tales of the Apt is a companion series to the best-selling decalogy Shadows of the Apt, gathering together short stories from disparate places and supplementing them with a wealth of new tales written especially for the series. Together, they combine to provide a different perspective, an alternative history that parallels and unfolds alongside the familiar one, filling in the gaps and revealing intriguing backstories for many established characters. A must read for any fan of the Shadows of the Apt books, where epic fantasy meets steampunk and so much more. Contents: Introduction by the Autho... continue
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Spoilt Creatures by Amy Twigg EN
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An Observer top ten best new novelist for 2024 An LRB Book of the Week 'The most talked about debut of 2024' Stylist 'A simmering debut, heady with the righteousness of female rage' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies 'Lush and dreamlike - a sweltering novel, where the sunlight pulses with nightmarish dread' Colin Walsh, author of Kala 'This lusciously verdant novel is rich in grit and dirt, in sensuality and oblivion' Lara Williams, author of Supper Club 'A modern-day Dionysian cult of women in the woods - haunting and exhilarating' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne 'Emma Cline's T... continue
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St. Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters EN
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When a merchant bound for St. Peter's Fair is found with a slender dagger piercing his heart, Brother Cadfael is on the case. Two murders later, he realizes that no one--least of all the merchant's lovely niece--is safe. "Colorful, convincing details on the workings of a medieval fair".--Kirkus Reviews.