Most book-lovers would agree that reading is the best way to travel without leaving the comfort of your favorite armchair.

This week, Katy sits down with librarian and world-famous book expert Nancy Pearl to discuss what makes a book a great armchair travel read, as opposed to simply a book set in an unfamiliar place.

Listen all the way to the end to hear Nancy's scandalous and controversial strategy for dealing with the weight of too many books while traveling. Also, discover the one setting Katy avoids when it comes to travel reads.

Nancy Pearl's top armchair reads:

Non-fiction:

The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux

Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown by Paul Theroux

Between Terror and Tourism by Michael Mewshaw

The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey by Rinker Buck

Fiction:

The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Woman who Lost Her Soul by Bob Shacochis

The Towers of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay

Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres

The Raj Quartet by Paul Scott

----------------------------------------

ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started.

BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more.

DONATE: Prefer a one-time donation? Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured!

NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET

SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps.

WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us.

BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon.

TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

----------------------------------------

This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.