Allison Virtue, a book lover from Los Angeles, aims to read a book written by an author from every country. She discusses her global reading project with Anne, who offers tips and recommendations. They also explore a magical murder mystery book called 'Alatsoa' and discuss global science fiction and fantasy books. The podcast also mentions bookish merch and sponsors like Purina and Rakuten.
Embark on a murder mystery adventure set in 80s Reykjavik, exploring the sense of community and the evolution of Iceland's political and technological landscape.
Delve into the curmudgeonly life of Hare Schmidt, navigating the intricacies of daily life and exploring the power of human connection amidst quirky humor and unexpected community.
Deep dives
A Magical Murder Mystery in Iceland - "Rakovic"
Embark on a murder mystery adventure set in 80s Reykjavik, where a protagonist discovers nobody has made the coffee and believes his wife is dying. Join him on his quest for answers and uncover family secrets while experiencing the sense of community and the evolution of Iceland's political and technological landscape. A fast-paced and captivating read that combines mystery, magic, and Icelandic folklore.
Exploring German Family Dynamics - "Barbara Isn't Dying"
Delve into the curmudgeonly life of Hare Schmidt, whose world is turned upside down when his wife falls ill, leaving him to navigate the intricacies of daily life on his own. Follow his journey as he learns to cook a potato, buy coffee, and adapt to a newfound independence amidst a backdrop of quirky humor and unexpected community. This offbeat novel explores the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.
A Multicultural Sci-Fi and Fantasy Buffet
Indulge in a variety of science fiction and fantasy gems to enhance your global reading project. Enter the immersive world of low-bisona, filled with magic schools, werewolves, and witches inspired by Argentinian folklore. Immerse yourself in the drifty and dreamy world of tahoe, a collection blending poetry, short stories, and experimental elements that juxtapose Maori and coastal Salish roots. Lastly, don't miss out on the unique tale of a man's journey to assassinate his father amidst Sri Lankan culture and mythology in the mind-bending novel, The Saint of Bright Doors.
We love a creative reading project, so when Allison Virtue told us about her global reading project, we couldn’t wait to hear more.
Allison lives in Los Angeles, where she's set a goal to read a book written by an author from every country. We've had unique reading projects like Allison's on the show in the past: you may recall Episode 168: A century of good books (in a single year).
When it comes to Allison's goal of reading around the world, she’s made good headway so far but she’d appreciate Anne's help in discovering titles to add to her global to-be-read list. Anne and Allison discuss her project as well as how Allison recovered from a recent reading slump, and Anne offers tips to help Allison more easily find titles that fit her project's criteria. Anne also suggests some titles Allison can add to her global reading list today.
Find the full list of books mentioned today at our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/408. And, be sure to check out our Modern Mrs Darcy store: we have a great selection of small gifts and accessories that pair well with a good book for your favorite reader. Explore our shop at modernmrsdarcy.com/store, where you can also order signed and personalized copies of Anne's books just in time for holiday gifting.