Books from Wales
53 popular welsh books
Travel the world without leaving your chair.
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 Wales.
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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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl EN
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Meet the boy who can talk to animals, the man who can see with his eyes closed, and find out about the treasure buried deep underground on Thistley Green. Here are seven superb stories, full of Roald DahlÕs usual magic, mystery, and suspense.
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Tiempo sin lluvia by Cynan Jones ES
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Una mañana seca y calurosa, Gareth sale en busca de una vaca que se escapó del establo. Esta búsqueda abre un universo: una vida familiar compleja llena de personas que se aman y aun así se lastiman. Una esposa silenciosa que no termina de nombrar lo que esconden sus migrañas, un hijo adolescente que quiere huir de su destino rural, una niña que interpreta como puede el mundo de los adultos. Tiempo sin lluvia es un relato poderoso de una concisión y pulcritud extrema. En el transcurso de un solo día, y con inesperada belleza y dolor, Cynan Jones cifra los deseos y las frustraciones, el pasado ... continue
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When The War Came Home by Lesley Parr EN
Description:
WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023 A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war and shellshock. Her cousin Huw can't forget the terrible things he's seen, but another young soldier Johnny doesn't even remember who he is. Natty wishes she could get through to Huw and is desperate to help Johnny recover his memories but what can she do that the nurses and... continue