The Borderless
Bookshelf

Exploring the world – one book at a time

The Borderless
Bookshelf

Exploring the world
– one book at a time

Books read

Countries visited

Places still to go

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Book suggestions

Exploring Switzerland: 10 books from Heidi’s homeland

22 April 2025

Switzerland. The land of Heidi, one of my absolute childhood favourites, and yes she is on the list. I do…

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Book review

I read a Short story from Liechtentein: Dust by Stefan Sprenger

19 April 2025

God only comes when dust is flying Not your thing? Here’s a few other suggestions for Liechtenstein. When you think…

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Book suggestions

Exploring Liechtenstein: 5 books from the tiny state in the mountains

15 April 2025

I went into this one wondering if it would even be possible to compile a list of books from Liechtenstein….

Scenic view of an alpine valley with lush greenery and snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky.

Book review

I read a book from Austria: A whole life, by Robert Seethaler

12 April 2025

In moments like these he knew that the mountains breathed I’ve driven through Austria more than once on my way…

Charming wooden houses on a lush mountainside in Hallstatt, Austria under bright daylight.

Book suggestions

Exploring Austria: 10 books from the Land of Freud and Mozart

8 April 2025

I’ve driven through Austria a few times, marvelling over breathtaking mountain passes and picturesque villages, but when it comes to…

Book review

I read a book from Germany: About People, by Juli Zeh

5 April 2025

There’s a very long long list of heavy must-read German classics, which I have never read, and I skipped right…

My literary map of the world

As I travel around the world in books, I will update this map with links to the books I read, so you can follow along and easily find the books for a certain country!

Are you ready for an adventure?

I am embarking on an ambitious – some would say slightly ridiculous – project: Reading one book from every country in the world.

A world tour, but no visas required, no flight delays, and no baggage fees. Come along with me on my journey – or find inspiration to plan your own!

Start here

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