The book The Name of the Rose by Italian Umberto Ecowas not my favorite, pretty cynical, but it does have a great description of writing historical fiction craft in the prologue. Great advice! And it did keep me guessing until the end. It is a satire on monastery life in the Middle Ages.

My next stop on my 80 books around the world is Mexico with Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquirel. I have just started this book and I already love the recipes at the beginning of each chapter. Unlike lots of books with recipes, these recipes seem to be more in reach for someone like me, who is less than a gourmet cook.

What are you reading? Where should I go next in my 80 Books Around the World journey?