Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Top Ten Tuesday: Books Set Outside of the US

This week's Top Ten Tuesday focuses on our favorite books set outside of the United States. Here are a few of my favorites (with the exception of classics):
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1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon  - Scotland


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2.  Brooklyn by Colm Toibin - Ireland
3.  Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy - Ireland


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4.  Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Prince Edward Island


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5.  Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - Paris, France
6.  Just One Day by Gayle Forman - Paris, France


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7.  The White Queen by Philippa Gregory - England


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8.  The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - France


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9.  Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys - Europe


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10.  The Accidental Empress by Alison Pataki - Austria
So what do you guys think of my favorite books with settings outside of the US?  Let me know in the comments. This meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. 
Posted by Christina / Book Addict at 6:00 AM
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  1. Christina TJuly 19, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    We have some of the same books like Outlander (had a feeling you'd include it too!) and The Nightingale. I never even thought to include Canada or Anne of Green Gables would have made my list :)

    If I'd put Ireland on my list I would have added PS, I Love You and maybe some of Juliet Marillier's fantasy novels.

    Great list!

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:24 AM

      Yes! Completely agree, Christina. I haven't read P.S. I Love You, but I saw the movie and definitely want to read the book. Thanks for visiting!

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  2. JennyJuly 19, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Anything set in Ireland and Scotland become auto-reads for me Christina, I couldn't love those two countries more! And Anna and the French Kiss will always be an all-time favorite of mine, so even though I've never been to Paris, I love it because of that book:)

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:25 AM

      Me too, Jenny! I am such a sucker for that setting. I have never been to Paris either, but Anna will always make my list, too. Thanks for visiting!

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  3. iloveheartlandXJuly 19, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    I have never read any of these, but Salt To The Sea is on my TBR.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/19/top-ten-tuesday-66/

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:25 AM

      Salt to the Sea is definitely worth a read...such a powerful book. Thanks for visiting!

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  4. GiovannaJuly 19, 2016 at 12:49 PM

    I've been meaning to pick up Just One Day by Gayle Forman, but it always slips my mind!! I would love to read it! :D Great Top Ten!
    My Top Ten Tuesday!

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      Just One Day is one of my favorites by her. Definitely worth a read. Thanks for visiting, Giovanna!

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  5. JacqueJuly 19, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    Great list! I picked up a copy of The Nightingale at BEA, but I still need to read it. Outlander and Salt to the Sea are also on my TBR list. I'm happy to see that you enjoyed them.

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT!

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      Thanks, Jacque. The Nightingale is awesome. I hope you get to read it soon as well as Outlander and Salt to the Sea - all fantastic. Thanks for visiting!

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  6. Leanna ElleJuly 19, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    Anna and the French Kiss has to be my fave! :)

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      I know, right?! Anna will always make my list. Thanks for visiting, Leanna. I hope you are having a great summer!

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  7. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJuly 19, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    I couldn't figure out the exact location of Salt to the Sea either. I notice you put Europe. I put Prussia, though I am not sure exactly where that is/was. Ha!
    My TTT

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:27 AM

      I was going to put Prussia! I even looked up what Prussia would be today and there were so many possibilities depending on where the lines are drawn on the map that I went with Europe in general. Due to the war, it got confusing! Thanks for visiting, Anne!

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  8. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJuly 19, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Oh man, I think I pushed a button before I posted my comment. I hate that. I had a hard time narrowing down exactly where Salt to the Sea was set, too.
    My TTT

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    1. Christina / Book AddictJuly 20, 2016 at 8:28 AM

      I'm glad I am not alone with that. I found the map to be overwhelming! Thanks again for visiting!

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