Read the World: A Country-By-Country Guide to the Best Books on Africa, Asia and Latin America

READ THE WORLD recommends the three best books on more than 50 countries, taking readers on a trip through Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The mix of nonfiction and novels - both classic and contemporary - goes beyond books merely set on location, looking instead to those that reveal something of each country's soul.

Whether you're an intrepid traveller or an armchair adventurer, climb aboard for a literary journey to encounter different peoples and places, and learn more about them. Enjoy the trip!

This book started out as a feature in the Guardian, and has been extensively revised and expanded.

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