Read Around Europe Challenge
Read at least one book by an author from each country in Europe.
Best books from Europe (2605)
2311.
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY 'Chilling, powerful, audacious' The Times 'Magnificent. You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers' Evening Standard There was a woman at the heart of the Trojan War whose voice has been silent - until now. Discover the greatest Greek myth of all - retold by the witness that history forgot . . . Briseis was a queen until her city was destroyed. Now she is a slave to the man who butchered her husband and brothers. Trapped in a world defined by men, can she survive to become the author of her own story? THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS OF MADEL... continue
2312.
Niños muertos by Martin Amis ES
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Construida utilizando la siempre fascinante estructura de la reunión de personajes en un lugar aislado, que tiene precursores tan ilustres y diversos como el Marqués de Sade o Agatha Christie, Niños muertos es un esperpéntico, sangriento y muy divertido ajuste de cuentas del autor con la cultura del placer inmediato, del sexo, las drogas y la fama instantáneos.
Los habitantes de la rectoría de Appleseed -el rubio y elegante Quentin y su esposa Celia, ambos de muy buena familia, la bella e inteligente Diana, el bufonesco Keith, el ansioso y rico Giles-... continue
2313.
Harry Potter und der Feuerkelch by J.K. Rowling DE
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Das vierte Schuljahr in Hogwarts beginnt für Harry. Doch davor steht noch ein sportliches Großereignis, das die scheußlichen Sommerferien vergessen lässt: die Quidditch-Weltmeisterschaft.
2314.
Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
'Utterly absorbing and illuminating. Written with a sure and stylish hand. Gill Hornby's best book yet.' Esther Freud __________________________ FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MISS AUSTEN On 21 January 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess. At 31 years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go. Anne is left with no choice. For her new charge - twelve-year-old Fanny Austen - Anne's arrival is all novelty and excitement. The governess role is a uniquely ... continue
2315.
Harry Potter und der Orden des Phönix by J.K. Rowling DE
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Harry Potter ist überzeugt davon, dass Lord Voldemort zurückgekehrt ist. Doch im Zaubereiministerium scheint niemand dem 15-jährigen Teenager Glauben schenken zu wollen. Zum Glück ist da auch noch der Orden des Phönix, eine Gemeinschaft von aufrechten Zauberern, die unter der Führung von Professor Dumbledore im Geheimen für das Gute kämpft.
2316.
Outline by Rachel Cusk EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
A Finalist for the Folio Prize, the Goldsmiths Prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction One of The New York Times' Top Ten Books of the Year Named a A New York Times Book Review Notable Book and a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Vogue, NPR, The Guardian, The Independent, Glamour, and The Globe and Mail Chosen as one of fifteen remarkable books by women that are shaping the way we read and write in the 21st century by the book critics of The New York Times Outline is a novel in ten conversations. Spare and lucid, it follows a novelist teaching a cou... continue
2317.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her “superb pacing, twisted characters, and captivating prose” (BuzzFeed), Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast. Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. They are, in fact, birthday twins. A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again, this time ou... continue
2318.
Sherlock - Um estudo em vermelho by Arthur Conan Doyle PT
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Com introdução escrita pelo cocriador do seriado de TV: Steven Moffat - O sucesso da série Sherlock, da BBC, apresentou o lendário detetive de Arthur Conan Doyle a uma nova geração de fãs. O episódio de estreia da série foi inspirado na primeira história de Sherlock Holmes, Um Estudo em Vermelho, e esta edição, com introdução do cocriador da série, Steven Moffat, mostra aos fãs como tudo começou. Um Estudo em Vermelho é uma poderosa história de assassinato, suspense, pistas enigmáticas, rastros falsos e vingança. Aqui, o leitor irá conhecer os lendários personagens Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson ... continue
2319.
Harry Potter und der Halbblutprinz by J. K. Rowling DE
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Seit Voldemort, der gefährlichste schwarze Magier allen Zeiten, zurückgekehrt ist, herrschen Aufruhr und Gewalt in der magischen Welt. Als Harry Potter und seine Feunde Ron und Hermine zu ihrem sechsten Schuljahr nach Hogwarts kommen, gelten strengste Sicherheitsmassnahmen in der Zaubererschule. Dumbledore will seine Schützlinge vor dem Zugriff des Bösen bewahren. Um Harry zu wappnen, erforscht er mit ihm die Geschichte des Dunklen Lords. Ob auch Harrys Zaubertrankbuch, das früher einem "Halbblutprinzen" gehörte, ihm helfen kann? Nur ein Detail fehlt, das Harry finden muss, dann liegt das Gehe... continue
2320.
The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
A dark academia thriller romance with a supernatural twist. From the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize 'An intimate exploration of women's anger, bladed with mystery and sapphic desire. Laura Steven has cut a modern Gothic gem, leaving room for glints of her trademark humour' - Samantha Shannon Ten years ago, four students lost their lives in the infamous North Tower murders at the elite Carvell College of Arts, forcing Carvell to close its doors. Now Carvell is reopening, and fearless student Lottie is determined to find out what really happened. But when her roommate, Alice, stumbles... continue