Reading on Location

Reading on Location is a country-by-country guide to the regions and cities made famous by both well-known and cult books. From the quintessential English city of Bath, featured in Jane Austen's "e;Persuasion"e; to the South India of Arundhati Roy's "e;The God of Small Things"e; and the Amazon of Mario Vargas Llosa's "e;La Casa Verde"e;, this book is aimed at those who want to learn more about a potential destination, follow in the footsteps of a favourite character from a novel and get to know a destination through the eyes of a celebrated author. Reading a story or piece about a city can introduce a stranger to the heart of that location, just as visiting the area where a favourite novel is set can bring the words to life. Whether it's visiting a restaurant featured in American Psycho or experiencing an event such as the running with the bulls in Pamplona through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway, "e;Reading on Location"e; will allow readers and travellers to get the most from their trips.