Buenas tardes, ratones de biblioteca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This coming Tuesday, it's the beautiful celebration of Sant Jordi (St George) here in Barcelona, where couples give each other gifts of books and roses - a far cry from the questionably nationalistic tone it has in the UK. Breaking from my usual themes, this week I thought I'd share 5 books from 5 places that make you fall in love with the world's richness and with life itself. Please also share with my your favourite reads too and I'll add them to a book list in my next email!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Grecia: Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Berni\u00e8res<\/u><\/a><\/u><\/strong> -<\/strong> Lo le\u00ed mucho antes de acabar en Grecia, pero esta preciosa historia de guerra, amor y Corf\u00fa es un relato rico y desgarrador que me dej\u00f3 llorando, sentada en casa cogiendo nuestra mandolina para entonar ese tan conmovedor tema musical<\/u><\/a> from the film. (Out of interest, I have never been a fan of de Berni\u00e8re's other books!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Barcelona: La sombra del viento de Carlos Ruiz Zaf\u00f3n<\/u><\/a><\/strong> -<\/strong> Este fascinante misterio ambientado en la Barcelona del siglo pasado es un relato que evoca una \u00e9poca pasada y se adentra en la nostalgia. Otra hermosa historia de amor, con una magnificencia g\u00f3tica. Le advertimos de que su lectura puede darle ganas de mudarse aqu\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Inglaterra:<\/strong> El Preludio de William Wordsworth<\/u><\/a><\/u><\/strong> - Reading a long-form poem may seem daunting and less than appealing after a long day of work, but this is a lyrical feast for the senses taking you on a rustic trip through forests and fields. It is as compelling as the greatest of novels. The ultimate read for some nature-based therapy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Inglaterra y Espa\u00f1a<\/strong>: Cielo rojo al amanecer por Laurie Lee<\/u><\/a><\/u><\/strong> <\/strong>- These three books are a snapshot of youth, taking the reader on a journey through slow villages and archaic communities across England and down through Spain. One day, I hope I'll also leave home with nothing but a violin in my hand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n