Ainda me lembro da invasão de sensações que senti quando acabei de ler o 'Receitas de Amor', de Anthony Capella. A minha vontade era de marcar uma viagem para Roma imediatamente. Ainda tive que esperar um ano, até poder visitar Roma, mas fiquei com a certeza de que melhor do que um guia de viagens, é ter a sorte de ler uma obra que nos mostre os cheiros e a alma dos destinos. A junção de comida, viagens e literatura é absolutamente fatal. Deste modo, deixo aqui esta informação que recebi da Revista 'We love this book', sobre bons livros que descerram destinos igualmente fascinantes. Tenho alguns, li outros e o último, que ainda não li (John dos Passos) era neto de madeirenses :)!
France
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Complete with a whitewashed church, market square and streets
winding down to a canal, the fictional sleepy town of
Lansquenet-sous-Tannes is a picturesque representation of small-town
France. Add to the mix a chocolaterie run by an exotic stranger, and you
have the perfect recipe for a compelling read.
Paris
Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys
The moods and movements of Paris are captured through the eyes of
melancholic narrator Sasha as she wanders the city’s streets. Delivered
as a stream of consciousness, this novel presents the loneliness and
life of the city.
Spain
Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Beginning in Paris and moving to Spain, Hemingway’s classic novel
brilliantly evokes the passion, tension and violence of the bullfights
in Pamplona to show the impact of the war on the Lost Generation.
Greece
Captain Corelli’s Mandarin by Louis de Bernieres
While the beauty of Cephalonia makes it an ideal setting for the
romance between islander Pelagia and Italian captain Antonio Corelli,
the novel also captures the island’s dark history through its portrayal
of the brutalities suffered under the Italian and German occupation
during the Second World War.
Corfu
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
Gerald Durrell peppers his memoir with engaging descriptions of
Corfu’s wildlife, but the real stars are his eccentric family, menagerie
of pets and high-spirited islanders.
Botswana
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
When her beloved father dies, Precious Ramotswe moves to Gaborone
to become Botswana’s first lady detective. Set among hot and dusty
streets and plains, this series offers a refreshingly uplifting view of
life in the beautiful landscapes of southern Africa.
Nigeria
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Interspersed with Igbo words, songs and folklore, this haunting
novel depicts the traditions and culture of the Igbo people in
pre-colonial Nigeria, revealing the erosive effect of the British
colonialists.
South Africa
The Fever Tree by Jennifer McVeigh
Travelling from the lively society of Victorian London to an
isolated village in South Africa, this novel reveals the beauty and
hardships of the desert and the horrors inherent in the vast diamond
mines of nineteenth century Cape Town.
Thailand
The Beach by Alex Garland
While staying in a hostel in the tourist haven of Bangkok,
backpacker Richard is given a map to a secluded island. Although the
picturesque beach and its secret community at first seem idyllic, the
novel ultimately provides a stark warning about stepping off the beaten
track.
Japan
Geisha of Gion by Mineko Iwasaki
One of the most famous geisha of her time, Mineko Iwasaki’s memoir
leads the reader from her rural home to the teahouses, theatres and
okiya of Gion. A resolutely colourful character, Mineko’s memoir offers
an intriguing insight into the true world of Japan’s glamorous and
mysterious geisha.
India
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
Using examples from her own experiences, Katharine Boo examines the
lives of the inhabitants of Annawadi, a Mumbai slum. In an
unsentimental account of the appalling conditions, she offers a glimpse
of life beyond the luxurious front of modern India.
China
Wild Swans by Jung Chang
In a memoir that extends from pre-Communist China to the time
around Mao’s death, Jung Chang reveals the turbulent history of a
country still steeped in mystery. Offering crucial insights into a
century of life in China, this book operates as both a history of a
revolution and the personal story of an exceptional family.
Mexico
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Set during the Mexican Revolution, this is the poignant story of
star-crossed lovers restricted by family tradition. Each section begins
with a Mexican recipe, perfectly reflecting a novel deeply rooted in
Mexican culture.
America
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Considered one of the great American novels, Jack Kerouac’s iconic
tale sees his protagonists finding trouble as they search for adventure
in a journey across America. Thrilling yet poignant, this is essential
reading for anyone planning their own American road trip.
New York
Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos
The overwhelming nature and frantic energy of 1920s New York is
captured through a range of characters in this eloquent novel of a city
in change. Flitting between New York’s inhabitants, the novel shows both
the manic personality of the rapidly growing city, and the feeling of
isolation that haunts its occupants.
In, We love this Book,
http://www.welovethisbook.com/news/literary-holiday-guide
Sem comentários:
Enviar um comentário