Alda Sigmundsdottir

The perfect book to read before visiting Iceland. It explains the enormous boom in tourism and its impacts; tips and hints for navigating the challenges and cultural differences; and - most interesting of all - what Icelanders think about tourism and the tourists who visit them.

Michael Booth

A well-written and humorous book giving an insight into Scandinavia, its people and the enviably simpler Nordic ways and culture. It covers five countries including Iceland and will have you wanting to move to one of them!

Alda Sigmundsdottir

An insight into the unique Icelandic people with all their quirks. Covers naming conventions, how hot tubs are the equivalent of British pubs, why Icelanders hate commitment, dating and family, and the shower police at swimming pools.

Sarah Moss

A brilliantly-written memoir of a British woman who moved to Reykjavik with her family to teach at the University just after the economic crash. It’s a fascinating look at Icelandic culture as she struggles to fit into the close-knit society.

Yrsa Sigurdardottir

A ghost story set in the Westfjords in the town of Ísafjörður and a remote village in Hornstrandir with two separate but slowly merging storylines. Atmospheric, creepy, and immensely enjoyable!

Halldor Laxness

A humorous coming-of-age novel by Iceland's most revered author. It's about orphan Alfgrimur who spent his childhood in a simple turf cottage with an elderly fisherman and a stream of eccentric house guests. A fascinating insight into a period of extreme change for all Icelanders in the 20th Century.

Michael Haag

An interesting, superbly written account of the lives of the family behind "My Family & Other Animals," how they came to Corfu in the first place - and what happened to them after they left

Karen Swan

Taking some time out after heartbreak to relax and find herself, Chloe Marston finds retreat in the Greek Islands, the perfect backdrop for love to blossom once more. But can she trust the man she's falling for?

Patricia Wilson

A mother and daughter come back together after years of separation. Perfectly transports the reader to the stunning paradise setting of Santorini

Gerald Durrell

A true story about ten-year-old Gerald living with his eccentric family in Corfu. Transports you to the Greek Island through its wonderful descriptions of nature, wildlife and landscape. Hilarious, inspiring and uplifting

Michael Frayn

A story of mislaid identity, misdirected passion and miscalculated consequences set on the fictional Greek Island of Skios. A hilariously witty farce

Peter Kerr

True story about a farmer and his family who long to leave the cold, dark Scottish winters behind - so they sell up and buy a small orange farm in Mallorca. Follow the Kerr family through the hilarity of the trials and tribulations they encounter along the way. If you've ever dreamed of a new, simpler life in the sun, this is the book for you - and there are plenty of sequels to keep you occupied.