Read Around Europe Challenge
Read at least one book by an author from each country in Europe.
Best books from Europe (4408)
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The Wednesday Club by Kjell Westö EN
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1938. Hitler's expansionist policies are arousing both anger and admiration, not least in Helsinki's Wednesday Club. The members of this relaxed gentleman's club are old friends of lawyer Claes Thune. But this year it is apparent that the political unrest in Europe is having an effect on the cohesion of the group. Thune has recently divorced and is at something of a loss, running his law practice with no great enthusiasm. Luckily he has the assistance of an efficient new secretary, Matilda Wiik. But behind her polished exterior Mrs Wiik is tormented by memories of the Finnish Civil War, when s... continue
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The Nordic Theory of Everything : In Search of a Better Life by Anu Partanen EN
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From childcare to healthcare, provision for the elderly and tackling issues of homelessness, the Nordic countries are world leaders in organising society – no wonder Finland has been ranked among the happiest places in the world. But when Finnish journalist Anu Partanen moved to America, she quickly realised that navigating the basics of everyday life was overly complicated compared to how society was organised in her homeland. From the complications of buying a mobile, to the arduous task of filing taxes, she knew there was a better way and as she got to know her new neighbours she discovered... continue
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The True Deceiver by Tove Jansson EN
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A New York Review Books Original Winner of the Best Translated Book Award Deception—the lies we tell ourselves and the lies we tell others—is the subject of this, Tove Jansson’s most unnerving and unpredictable novel. Here Jansson takes a darker look at the subjects that animate the best of her work, from her sensitive tale of island life, The Summer Book, to her famous Moomin stories: solitude and community, art and life, love and hate. Snow has been falling on the village all winter long. It covers windows and piles up in front of doors. The sun rises late and sets early, and even during the... continue
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Minna Canthin parhaana pidetty teos pohtii totuuden roolia onnellisuuden tavoittelussa. 20-vuotias Anna Liisa on lupautunut Johannes Kivimaan morsiameksi. Annan Liisan mieltä painaa kuitenkin suuri salaisuus – hän tuli raskaaksi 15-vuotiaana ja menetti lapsensa mitä traagisimmalla tavalla. Nyt Anna Liisan avioliitto on purkautua, kun naisen entinen heila Mikko uhkaa paljastaa Anna Liisan salaisuuden. Pääseekö Anna Liisa yli menneisyytensä taakasta?Anna Liisa on Minna Canthin viimeiseksi jäänyt näytelmä, jonka teemat sosiaalisesta paineesta, totuudesta ja moraalista ovat jättäneet lähtemättömän... continue
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The Brothers by Asko Sahlberg EN
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A Shakespearean drama from icy Finland. Finland, 1809. Henrik and Erik are brothers who fought on opposite sides in the war between Sweden and Russia. With peace declared, they both return to their snowed-in farm. But who is the master? Sexual tensions, old grudges, family secrets: all come to a head in this dark and gripping saga. Why Peirene chose to publish this book: 'This is a historical novel in miniature form. It deals in dark passions and delivers as many twists as a 500-page epic. And if that were not enough, each character speaks in a distinct voice and expresses a unique take on rea... continue
