Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week there is a new topic for bloggers to choose and list their top ten. This week’s theme is Top Ten Books Taking Place in Another Country
Here are my top 10:
I’m doing this in no particular order!
1. The Millennium series by Stieg Larsson
Sweden
These books are fantastic and will always be one of my favorites! The first book is a bit tough to get through. It’s about the 150 page mark that things really start to get intriguing and it doesn’t stop until the end of the third book! I don’t really count the new book that’s been added to this series. It’s not the same author and you really can tell. I didn’t like it as much.
2. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Scotland
I’ve read the first two books and loved them so much. I’m half way through the third book but I needed a break. I’ll get to it eventually. Probably, before season 4 of the season hits!
3. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
London, England
Yeah, I’m sure this will be on almost everyone’s list. I almost didn’t add it just for that fact. How could I not though?!
4. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Sweden
This will be one of my all time favorite books. It is so good but Backman has several books that I love! Beartown is a close second favorite. He has an amazing way with storytelling. I love his writing so much!
5. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
London, England
I love all the Shadowhunter books so much! This is the only series that takes place in another country. The rest of the other series mostly take place in the U.S.
6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Germany
I actually watched the movie first. I’m a weirdo and like to do that so I get the best story afterwards. The books are almost always better than the movies. I hate to go in and be disappointed. So, I read this after and I loved it so very much. It’s such a great book!
7. Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Space
Yup. I know that this technically isn’t another country but it’s in space. So, I’m totally going to stretch it and say this counts. This series is SO good. It just has to be mentioned!
8. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
East Prussia
This is an amazing book. I will warn you, it’s quite sad. I feel the same way about, Between Shades of Grey, which is also a great book.
9. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Singapore
I loved this book. There’s a lot of drama and a lot of fun. I learned a lot and recently learned that it’s a trilogy! So, I’m going to have to hunt down the next two books!
10. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Australia
This book was a little gem. It didn’t sound like it would be up my alley but I actually received an e-ARC when it first came out. I loved it though and it’s a really cute story.
Well there are my top 10. This was actually a bit of a difficult list for me. I read A LOT of fantasy, since it’s my favorite genre. What are your favorite books that are set in another country?!
of COURSE Harry Potter made my list too ❤ ❤ that book is perfection! happy readint!
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Definitely!! 🙂
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The Rosie Project. YES YES YES! Love your list. My TTT
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Yay!! I’m glad I found someone else who loves the Rosie Project. Have you read any of the other books in the series? I didn’t like them as much… Thanks! 🙂
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I couldn’t add Harry Potter no matter how much I wanted to, because I live in the UK! You’ve got some fabulous books on here.
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Ahhh.. Yeah, I guess you couldn’t! It’s okay, I’m sure most of us over here in the US added it for you 🙂 Thanks!
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Sweden- I’d like to read more set there. And space- I like that pick! Australia and England are other places I enjoy reading about.
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Thank you, I seem to love books from Sweden! 🙂
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I love that! ‘Space’ made me chuckle!
My TTT
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haha! Thank you! 🙂
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The Rosie Project! That has been on my TBR for too long — so thank you for the reminder 🙂 Hehe, I agree, Space so counts — great pick!
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Thank you! I’m glad you agree that Space counts! Oh good, It’s such a lovely book. I hope you enjoy it!
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This is a great list! I forgot about Crazy Rich Asians! That would’ve been a good one to list! The Book Thief is also a great selection and book for that matter! I had Outlander on my initial list, but changed it at the last minute for another book that didn’t take place on the British Isles.
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Thank you! Have you read any of the other two books in the Crazy Rich Asians series?! I haven’t and really want to! Yes, I loved The Book Thief. So good.
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I agree! Harry Potter could probably fit on just about any list. Here is my Top Ten Tuesday
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So very true! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
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Salt To The Sea was on my list this week too!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/top-ten-tuesday-152/
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Yay! Great minds. I’ll pop over. Thanks for stopping by!
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No problem!
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HP has to be in the list, right? 😀 Sometimes I feel like we can keep HP in any list 😛
Amazing list though. The Book Theif is on my TBR for so long. I really want to read it. And also The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I recently bought it 😀
My TTT: http://flippingthruthepages.com/2018/03/ten-books-that-take-place-in-another-country/
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Haha- so true about HP. The Book Thief is really good. It took me a bit to get into but then it was amazing. Yes!! The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series is SO good. I loved it so much! I hop you enjoy it!
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I hope so too 😊
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Outlander, I didn’t even think of that one!! Great list!
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Thank you!! 🙂
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Ahhhh so many good books on this list! Some I’ve read, and others I have on my TBR (or will be adding to my TBR now hahaha) 😀
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Thank you!! Great! I feel that I’m constantly adding books to my TBR list!! haha! 🙂
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I really need to read the Millennium series. I saw the Swedish tv show and it was so interesting and powerful.
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Yes, it’s so good! Give the first book some time. It starts off really slow and quite boring. It is worth it though! I have not seen that yet! I keep wanting to and then never do. I have seen the one movie they did.
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That’s good to know!
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I hear A Man Called Ove is really good but I haven’t picked it up yet! Same with Crazy Rich Asians. And a friend of mine loved The Rosie Project so I need to bump that up more on my TBR. I have The Book Thief on my bookshelf (and have for years) but still have not gotten around to reading it yet. Maybe this year (hopefully) 😀 Thanks for stopping by my post! Hope you have a great rest of your week.
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All great books, if you ever get to them, I hope you enjoy them too! I totally understand having books on your shelf and not getting to it. I’m trying to be more disciplined to read more of the books on my own shelves this year! Have a great week too!
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How could I have forgotten The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? That was one of my all time favorite books-LOVED it!! I definitely want to read Outlander and The Illuminae Files. I heard Salt to the Sea was terrific also. I love this list!!
http://justmeandmyblogreviews.blogspot.com/2018/03/top-ten-tuesday-10-books-that-take.html
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Thank you so much! I have found other people post a couple books that are my all time favorite and I couldn’t believe I forgot them! There’s just so much to choose from!!
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Leslie, I also love Harry Potter but it couldn’t go on my list as I live in England 😛 I also found it interesting that you didn’t like the new book in the Millennium series, because I have not been avoiding reading it, as it’s a different author, and now its seems that was the right thing to do! 🙂
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Sorry *I have been avoiding reading it!
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Yes… It’s one to miss. I didn’t like it and now they are making a movie about it. It’s always hard when authors pick up series by other authors. It was just not Larsson and it showed!
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Love your list! I have a few of the Outlander books, but I haven’t even picked it up the first one. Well, I actually did once — my best friend recommended the book to me so I bought a mass market paperback and started it. I read a few chapters.. maybe 2-3 before I put it away cause the writing was so small. I wanted to buy the hardcovers and I did buy a few of them, but they’re big books and seems so overwhelming that I can’t get myself to read it. LOL
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Oh yes… I totally feel you on that. They are HUGE, meaty books. I picked up Outlander three times before I finally forced myself to finish it. I have a couple in hardcover too.. So overwhelming. I’ve read two and am about 40% through the third one. I had to take a break. They are long time commitments. Kind of like Game of Thrones.
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I’m hoping I’ll have the courage to pick it up soon. I’ve watched a few episodes of the first season and I LOVE it! I haven’t caught up cause I’m soo busy, but I plan on binging the show haha.
I haven’t even read Game of Thrones too just for that reason… BUT I’m sooo OBSESSED with the show. I’m so sad it’s ending soon.
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The best way to watch shows is by binge watching anyways! It’s really good!!
Ahhh… I am also obsessed with GoT!!! It’s so good but the books are great too! I hate that we have to wait so long for the last season but at the same time I’m glad that it will be longer before it’s over!
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Love seeing the Millennium trilogy included. I never bothered reading beyond the original three books. I just didn’t feel like it would be the same without Larsson’s voice. The Outlander books are definitely a commitment. Those are some chunky, dense books! I’m a bit behind with them – I think I’ve read through the 5th book.
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Yes, the series will always be only the first 3 books. The new one is not good. I tried but I really disliked it.
Yes, they are. You are further than I am. I am in the third book about 40% but stopped back in like November. lol. I needed a break.
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Hahha I figured the same thing with Harry Potter! Also, I really want to read Salt to the Sea! The Book Thief is fabulous of course. I am chuckling at Space, too! I had trouble with the first Millennium trilogy book, and then when I heard there was a new author I wasn’t sure I wanted to continue at all- so I didn’t. But now I am kind of curious again! Great choices 😀
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Haha, thank you! 😀 Yes, the first book is rough until about the 150 page mark. After that, it’s fabulous! I would do the original series if you decide to try it again. The continuation, I did not like. So I’m pretending it doesn’t exist 🤣
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I always forget Rosie Project isn’t in the US… sometimes those English-speaking countries seem so similar in memory! I’m glad to hear you liked Crazy Rich Asians – I’m planning to pick it up soon!
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Oh good, I hope you will love it!! 🙂
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How did I forget the Millennium trilogy?! *facepalm* I struggled so much with this list, I had Illuminae in the back of my mind, just in case haha. This is a great list 🙂
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It was really hard for me too! I had to really think about it. Hence, the Space option 🙂 I’m glad that you like the Millennium trilogy though! 🙂
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I need to pick up Backman one of these days – I loved the movie adaptation of A Man Called Ove, so I’ll probably start there. 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
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Yes, start there!! It’s his best and Beartown a close second! I love all his books but one! Lol 🙂
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It’s hard when you’re a fantasy reader because you think you have tons of books to fall back on for “other countries” but then half of them turn out to be fantasy worlds 😂 That was a problem for me, anyways haha. Great list though! I keep seeing The Book Thief pop up and I know I read it as a kid, but I remember literally nothing. Makes me wanna do a reread!!
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Yes! I had the same problem with YA. I mostly read fantasy! Took me some time to come up with this list! You should! Reread a are fun! I wish I had more time for them! 🙂
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