BEL CANTO
Ann Patchett
A beautifully written and unusual story set in South America.
MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
Arthur Golden
A great insight into Japanese society — a book that transports you to another world.
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THE MAP OF LOVE
Ahdaf Soueif
A real lesson in history and politics as well as a fantastic love story.
THE SHADOW OF THE WIND
Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Anyone who hasn’t been to Barcelona will want to go after reading this. Full of twists and turns.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE
Gabriel García Márquez
A truly unique book. Everyone should read it at least once.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Jane Austen
A good old fashioned love story that you can read over and over again.
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