Read Around Europe Challenge
Read at least one book by an author from each country in Europe.
Best books from Europe (2975)
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A Feminist Theory of Violence : A Decolonial Perspective by Françoise Vergès EN
FranceDescription:
The State will not protect us from gender violence. Our feminism must be anti-racist and decolonial, and must fight for everyone's safety
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The Veiled Woman by Anais Nin EN
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'What did she expect of him? What was her quest? Did she have an unfulfilled desire?' Transgressive desires and sexual encounters are recounted in these four pieces from one of the greatest writers of erotic fiction. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbin... continue
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Los amnésicos : Historia de una familia europea by Géraldine Schwarz ES
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Una fascinante historia familiar entreverada con la historia reciente de Europa. Un apasionante documento sobre el auge de los populismos y los peligros de la desmemoria histórica. En la ciudad alemana de Mannheim, de donde es originario su padre, Géraldine Schwarz descubre que su abuelo Karl compró en 1938, a muy bajo precio, una empresa a sus propietarios judíos, los Löbmman, más tarde asesinados en Auschwitz. Tras la guerra, confrontado con un heredero que reclama una reparación, Karl Schwarz opta por la negación de sus responsabilidades como Mitläufer, es decir, aquellos que, como la mayor... continue
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La puerta del viaje sin retorno by David Diop ES
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Un europeo ilustrado del siglo XVIII en África: un viaje a las profundidades del alma humana. En 1749 el botánico francés Michel Adanson desembarca en Senegal para estudiar la flora como parte de sus investigaciones para elaborar una gran enciclopedia. Permanecerá allí hasta 1753, año en que regresa a Europa. Hasta aquí los hechos estrictamente históricos. A partir de ahí, el novelista David Diop imagina la existencia de unos diarios secretos escritos por el naturalista durante su transformadora estancia africana; un dietario que, tras su fallecimiento, acabará en manos de su hija Aglaé. ¿Qué ... continue
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The Ladies' Paradise by Émile Zola EN
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The Ladies' Paradise (Au Bonheur des Dames) recounts the spectacular development of the modern department store in late nineteenth-century Paris. The store is a symbol of capitalism, of the modern city, and of the bourgeois family; it is emblematic of consumer culture and the changes in sexual attitudes and class relations taking place at the end of the century. This new translation of the eleventh book in the Rougon-Macquart cycle captures the spirit of one of Zola's greatest works.
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Nadja by André Breton EN
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NADJA is a Surrealist romance, and has come to be known as a book which defined that movement's attitude towards life. With its blend of intimate confession and sense of the marvellous, NADJA weaves a myterious and compelling tapestry of daily life as seen through a magical perspective. Combining autobiographical fact with memory and imagination, Breton spins one of the most unusual love stories in modern literature.
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Acqua Alta by Isabelle Autissier DE
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2021: Venedig ist von den Wassermassen eines letzten Acqua alta verschlungen worden. Guido Malegatti, einer der Überlebenden, fährt mit dem Boot durch die Ruinen, auf der Suche nach Frau und Tochter. Zwei Jahre zuvor: Angesichts des drohenden Meeresspiegelanstiegs bahnt sich der Konflikt innerhalb der Familie an. Guido als Wirtschaftsrat schwört auf den Tourismus und die Segnungen der Technik. Seine Frau Maria Alba schwelgt in der vergangenen Pracht einer Stadt am Rande des Zusammenbruchs. Und ihre 17-jährige Tochter Léa wird in dem Versuch, die geliebt Stadt zu retten, zur Gegnerin ihres Vate... continue
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32 Yolks : From My Mother's Table to Working the Line by Eric Ripert, Veronica Chambers EN
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"Before he earned his third Michelin star at his iconic restaurant, Le Bernardin, the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef of the Year, became a regular guest judge on Bravo's Top Chef, even before he knew how to make a proper omelet, Eric Ripert was a young boy in the South of France who felt that his world had come to an end. At the age of five, his parents went through a bitter divorce. Eric moved away with his mother, whose new husband, Serge, quickly grew to resent Eric and seemed to delight in making him miserable. The only place Eric felt at home was the kitchen, where his mother trie... continue
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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank EN
GermanyDescription:
A timeless story rediscovered by each new generation. The Diary of a Young Girl stands without peer. For both young readers and adults it continues to bring to life this young woman, who for a time survived the worst horror the modern world had seen - and who remained triumphantly and heartbreakingly human throughout her ordeal. For those who know and love Anne Frank, The Definitive Edition is a chance to discover her anew. For readers who have not yet encountered her, this is the edition to cherish.