Happy Tuesday, y’all! This week, Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl handed the reins to Cathy from WhatCathyReadNext. So, what does Cathy want us to discuss this week? She wants us to discuss book titles that contain nationalities. Consider me surprised when I checked the books I’ve read, and only found a couple. So I’ve had to pivot this week. Sorry Cathy! Instead, I’m going to share some of my recent reads with real place names in the title.

Books with real place names in the title

I’ll have to say that recent reads is slightly inaccurate. Why? I had to go back a few years. All titles will lead to Goodreads.

Let’s get to my list of recent reads with real place names in the title!

A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson

Cover image of A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson
  • Genre: Christmas, Romance, Novella
  • Release Date: September 2021

The Girl from the Channel Islands by Jenny Lecoat

Cover image of The Girl from the Channel Islands by Jenny Lecoat
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Release Date: April 2020

The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James

The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James
  • Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Christmas
  • Release Date: January 2026

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

Cover image of When in Rome by Sarah Adams
  • Genre: Contemporary, Romance
  • Release Date: September 2022

Valentine in Montreal by Heather O’Neill

Cover image of Valentine in Montreal by Heather O'Neill
  • Genre: Contemporary
  • Release Date: July 2025

A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie

A cover image of A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie
  • Genre: Mystery
  • Release Date: January 1964

Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll, Jr

Cover image of Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll, Jr
  • Genre: Nonfiction, History
  • Release Date: November 2023

The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

Cover image of The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
  • Genre: Contemporary
  • Release Date: April 2013

Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez

Cover image of Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez
  • Genre: Contemporary
  • Release Date: May 2017

Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin

Cover image of Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin
  • Genre: Contemporary
  • Release Date: August 2009

And that’s some of my recent reads with real place names in the title. Some of these are places I’d love to visit. I’ve actually visited one, but I didn’t see much outside of the zoo. So does that count? I’m going to count it! Have you read any of these books? What are some books you’ve read with real place names in the title?

Books with real place names in the title

Are you looking for some more books to read? Check out my other bookish listsbook reviews, and monthly reading wrap-ups.


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