Read the World

<p><strong>READ THE WORLD </strong>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. </p><p>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! </p><p>This book started out as a feature in the Guardian and has been extensively revised and expanded. </p><p><strong>ORLD </strong></p>