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18 books to travel around Europe without leaving your sofa

An advantage of the confinement and long winter evenings is that we have more time to read books. Why not widen your horizon, look beyond borders and dive into some masterpieces of literature from other European countries?

date:  17/11/2020

Reading has helped many people in Europe and around the world to cope with isolation during lockdown, and to deal with uncertainty about the future. With that in mind, the Council library has compiled a list of book recommendations, called 'Readers of Europe', which is based on the suggestions of the Permanent Representations of the EU. From graphic novels to historical fiction, from fairy tales to plays, you will find a book that suits you