An Antipodean Escape Sara Beaumont-Connop In 1800s Shetland Islands, Scotland, a land that yields only sparse income for endless backbreaking toil, two brothers, Gilbert and William, make a momentous decision to leave behind all that they have ever known and travel from their island home to the other side of the world in search of… Read More The Fire Within
It’s that time of the year again when Expat Nest, Counselling Without Borders, ask us here at the Expat Bookshop to list our favourite titles published during the year. As usual, in the best tradition of ‘no particular order’, here is our top 10 for 2022 – books to enlighten and amuse, inspire and admire.
10 Principles for Happiness and Success When Living Abroad Even though moving abroad is often a positive and rewarding experience, it also inevitably exposes you to a rollercoaster of different emotions. This book will not only help you to navigate the pitfalls of living in a new country, like culture shock, homesickness and miscommunication, but… Read More Happy Around the Globe Guide: Early Bird Discount
Perking the Pansies, Jack Scott’s bitter-sweet tragi-comedy recalling the first year of a British gay couple living in a Muslim land was published just over ten years ago by Summertime Publishing. And now it’s back in the top ten on Amazon. Congratulations, Jack!
Once again when Expat Nest, Counselling Without Borders, asked us here at the Expat Bookshop to list our favourite titles published during 2021. In no particular order, here is our top 10 – books to inform and entertain, inspire and admire.
It’s that time of year again when Expat Nest, Counselling Without Borders, asks us here at the Expat Bookshop to list our favourite titles published during the year. In no particular order, here is our top 10 for 2020 – books to entertain and enlighten, surprise and inform – including a classic from the past… Read More The Expat Bookshop Top Ten 2020
One Mother’s Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children Teru Clavel An eye-opening firsthand exploration of why Asian students are outpacing their American counterparts, and how to help our children excel in today’s competitive world. When Teru Clavel had young children, the oldest barely two, she watched as… Read More World Class
Tuscan Lovers Trilogy Book 2 Abandoned at the age of three, Hortensia is raised by three peasants to serve the greater good of others. As Hortensia matures, losing her naivety and innocence, she realises her role in the game plan and fears for her unborn son. Her intention to provide her son with a secure… Read More Recommended Read – Love Me Not by Jacqueline Falcomer
“It’s that time of year again! Many of us are facing a move and we, as parents, wonder and worry about the impact it will have on our kids. Most parents forget, though, that they can help their children make the transition by reading books to them about being on the move! Here are two… Read More Little Bunny Dandelion Shows Children How to Make Friends Abroad
It’s that time of year again when Expat Nest, Counselling Without Borders, asks us here at the Expat Bookshop to list our favourite titles written by or for expats published during the year. Expat life remains a hot topic for writers – the books just keep coming. In no particular order, here is our top… Read More The Expat Bookshop Top Ten 2018