Books

4 Phrases From Literature That Are Impossible To Translate
What, exactly, does ‘hwæt’ mean?

Read The World: 10 Books About London
As you might already know, yes there are way more than 10 books about London, but this is a good start.

Read The World: 10 Books About Oslo
There’s more to Oslo than Scandinavian noir (though, yes, there’s plenty of that).

Read The World: 10 Books About Amsterdam
Tour the streets and canals of Amsterdam without leaving your home.

Read The World: 10 Books About Madrid
Dive into one of the literary capitals of the world.

10 Famous Author Pseudonyms And Why They Were Chosen
From George Orwell to Elena Ferrante, 10 stories of invented names.

Read The World: 10 Books About Stockholm
Swedish literature is a lot more than just Scandinavian noir (though, admittedly, there is a lot of that).

Read The World: 10 Books About Rio De Janeiro
If you can’t physically go to Rio, here’s the second best thing.

Read The World: 10 Books About Rome
All books lead to Rome. Well, these ones do, anyway.

Read The World: 10 Books About Paris
Whatever your genre, you’ll find a book worth picking up about the city of lights.

Read The World: 10 Books About Dublin
Read up on one of the literary capitals of the world.

The Shakespeares Of Other Languages
Shakespeare didn’t just contribute substantially to many a school’s required reading list — he also left an indelible mark on the English language. Who are some other writers who had a foundational impact on their language?

Read The World: 10 Books About Mexico City
Even 10 probably isn’t enough to understand the many facets of Mexico’s capital.

Read The World: 10 Books About Berlin
It’s hard to find a more complex city than Germany’s capital. These books will help you understand it better.