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Reading South of the Equator

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The Southern Hemisphere includes a variety of countries and cultures, from much of South America to parts of Africa, and ranges from small Pacific Islands to entire continents. Get out of your Northern comfort zone and explore the wider world of "down under" with these books set in, or by authors from, south of the equator.

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All Our Shimmering Skies

All Our Shimmering Skies

A Novel

by Dalton, Trent

Book - 2021

Australia: "Achingly beautiful and poetic in its melancholy, All Our Shimmering Skies is a majestic and riveting tale of curses and the true meaning of treasure." - Booklist Australia: "Achingly beautiful and poetic in its melancholy, All Our Shimmering Skies is a majestic and riveting tale of curses and the true meaning of treasure." - Booklist Show less

Australia: "Achingly beautiful and poetic in its melancholy, All Our Shimmering Skies is a majestic and riveting tale of curses and the true meaning of treasure." - Booklist Australia: "Achingly beautiful and poetic in its melancholy, All Our Shimmering Skies is a majestic and riveting tale of curses and the true meaning of treasure." - Booklist Show less

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The Axeman's Carnival

The Axeman's Carnival

A Novel

by Chidgey, Catherine

Book - 2024

New Zealand: "A stunning and captivating story about the pressures of farming life and the meaning of family, and Chidgey is at the absolute top of her game." - Booklist New Zealand: "A stunning and captivating story about the pressures of farming life and the meaning of family, and Chidgey is at the absolute top of her game." - Booklist Show less

New Zealand: "A stunning and captivating story about the pressures of farming life and the meaning of family, and Chidgey is at the absolute top of her game." - Booklist New Zealand: "A stunning and captivating story about the pressures of farming life and the meaning of family, and Chidgey is at the absolute top of her game." - Booklist Show less

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A Disappearance in Fiji

A Disappearance in Fiji

by Rao, Nilima

Book - 2023

Fiji: "In colonial Fiji, the search for a missing plantation worker exposes the deep roots of the island's racism..... Young police sergeant Akal Sin...Show more Fiji: "In colonial Fiji, the search for a missing plantation worker exposes the deep roots of the island's racism..... Young police sergeant Akal Singh's journey from optimistic junior officer to sadder but wiser fighter for justice provides this debut with a relatable heart. A complex and engaging mystery." - Kirkus Show less

Fiji: "In colonial Fiji, the search for a missing plantation worker exposes the deep roots of the island's racism..... Young police sergeant Akal Sin...Show more Fiji: "In colonial Fiji, the search for a missing plantation worker exposes the deep roots of the island's racism..... Young police sergeant Akal Singh's journey from optimistic junior officer to sadder but wiser fighter for justice provides this debut with a relatable heart. A complex and engaging mystery." - Kirkus Show less

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Elena Knows

Elena Knows

by Piñeiro, Claudia

Book - 2021

Argentina: "Argentine novelist Piñeiro delivers a poignant story of a 63-year-old woman in search of answers about her daughter's death.... The nove...Show more Argentina: "Argentine novelist Piñeiro delivers a poignant story of a 63-year-old woman in search of answers about her daughter's death.... The novel offers a lyrical portrait of a woman unable to grieve, along with incisive commentary on Catholic society's control of women's bodies..... Deeply satisfying." - Publishers Weekly Show less

Argentina: "Argentine novelist Piñeiro delivers a poignant story of a 63-year-old woman in search of answers about her daughter's death.... The nove...Show more Argentina: "Argentine novelist Piñeiro delivers a poignant story of a 63-year-old woman in search of answers about her daughter's death.... The novel offers a lyrical portrait of a woman unable to grieve, along with incisive commentary on Catholic society's control of women's bodies..... Deeply satisfying." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Embassy Wife

Embassy Wife

by Crouch, Katie

Book - 2021

Namibia: "Crouch pulls off an entertaining and insightful exposé of diplomatic life... Crouch presses her female characters to their limits, reaching...Show more Namibia: "Crouch pulls off an entertaining and insightful exposé of diplomatic life... Crouch presses her female characters to their limits, reaching notes of genuine triumph without sacrificing the wry comedy, while the red dust and heat of Namibia radiate off the page." - Publishers Weekly Show less

Namibia: "Crouch pulls off an entertaining and insightful exposé of diplomatic life... Crouch presses her female characters to their limits, reaching...Show more Namibia: "Crouch pulls off an entertaining and insightful exposé of diplomatic life... Crouch presses her female characters to their limits, reaching notes of genuine triumph without sacrificing the wry comedy, while the red dust and heat of Namibia radiate off the page." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Greta & Valdin

Greta & Valdin

by Reilly, Rebecca K.

Book - 2024

New Zealand: "Written with striking prose and humor-filled dialogue, Reilly's debut novel explores the lives of neurodivergent, queer, multiethnic characters as they navigate love and family in modern Auckland." - Booklist New Zealand: "Written with striking prose and humor-filled dialogue, Reilly's debut novel explores the lives of neurodivergent, queer, multiethnic characters as they navigate love and family in modern Auckland." - Booklist Show less

New Zealand: "Written with striking prose and humor-filled dialogue, Reilly's debut novel explores the lives of neurodivergent, queer, multiethnic characters as they navigate love and family in modern Auckland." - Booklist New Zealand: "Written with striking prose and humor-filled dialogue, Reilly's debut novel explores the lives of neurodivergent, queer, multiethnic characters as they navigate love and family in modern Auckland." - Booklist Show less

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How the Penguins Saved Veronica

How the Penguins Saved Veronica

by Prior, Hazel

Book - 2020

Antarctica: "A grumpy, emotionally isolated octogenarian living in Scotland travels to Antarctica and rediscovers herself.... A light but enjoyable, optimistic tale." - Kirkus Antarctica: "A grumpy, emotionally isolated octogenarian living in Scotland travels to Antarctica and rediscovers herself.... A light but enjoyable, optimistic tale." - Kirkus Show less

Antarctica: "A grumpy, emotionally isolated octogenarian living in Scotland travels to Antarctica and rediscovers herself.... A light but enjoyable, optimistic tale." - Kirkus Antarctica: "A grumpy, emotionally isolated octogenarian living in Scotland travels to Antarctica and rediscovers herself.... A light but enjoyable, optimistic tale." - Kirkus Show less

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An Indian Among Los Indígenas

An Indian Among Los Indígenas

A Native Travel Memoir

by Pike, Ursula

Book - 2021

Bolivia: "Pike's candid memoir about her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia is written in such clear-eyed, introspective prose that...lend a heft not always found in armchair travel." -Booklist Bolivia: "Pike's candid memoir about her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia is written in such clear-eyed, introspective prose that...lend a heft not always found in armchair travel." -Booklist Show less

Bolivia: "Pike's candid memoir about her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia is written in such clear-eyed, introspective prose that...lend a heft not always found in armchair travel." -Booklist Bolivia: "Pike's candid memoir about her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia is written in such clear-eyed, introspective prose that...lend a heft not always found in armchair travel." -Booklist Show less

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Islas

Islas

A Celebration of Tropical Cooking : 125 Recipes From the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands

by Diaz, Von

Book - 2023

Various countries: "Lush and visually stunning, this cookbook immediately draws readers into the tropics with vibrant images of papayas, melons, and ...Show more Various countries: "Lush and visually stunning, this cookbook immediately draws readers into the tropics with vibrant images of papayas, melons, and dragon fruits, alongside photos of gorgeous landscapes.... Recipe headnotes include personal narratives that showcase how much one can taste traditions if they understand the 'why' behind techniques and ingredients." - Library Journal Show less

Various countries: "Lush and visually stunning, this cookbook immediately draws readers into the tropics with vibrant images of papayas, melons, and ...Show more Various countries: "Lush and visually stunning, this cookbook immediately draws readers into the tropics with vibrant images of papayas, melons, and dragon fruits, alongside photos of gorgeous landscapes.... Recipe headnotes include personal narratives that showcase how much one can taste traditions if they understand the 'why' behind techniques and ingredients." - Library Journal Show less

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Latinísimo

Latinísimo

Home Recipes From the Twenty-one Countries of Latin America

by Gutierrez, Sandra A.

Book - 2023

Various countries: "[Gutierrez] shares a concise culinary history of Latin America, including influences like immigration, colonization, and Indigeno...Show more Various countries: "[Gutierrez] shares a concise culinary history of Latin America, including influences like immigration, colonization, and Indigenous food.... The focus here is on recipes, and the author's warm voice keeps the book from becoming encyclopedic." - Booklist Show less

Various countries: "[Gutierrez] shares a concise culinary history of Latin America, including influences like immigration, colonization, and Indigeno...Show more Various countries: "[Gutierrez] shares a concise culinary history of Latin America, including influences like immigration, colonization, and Indigenous food.... The focus here is on recipes, and the author's warm voice keeps the book from becoming encyclopedic." - Booklist Show less

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The Lost Man

The Lost Man

by Harper, Jane

Book - 2019

Australia: "Harper's masterful narrative places readers right in the middle of a desolate landscape that's almost as alien as the moon's surface.... ...Show more Australia: "Harper's masterful narrative places readers right in the middle of a desolate landscape that's almost as alien as the moon's surface.... The mystery of Cam's death is at the dark heart of an unfolding family drama that will leave readers reeling, and the final reveal is a heartbreaker. A twisty slow burner by an author at the top of her game." -Kirkus Show less

Australia: "Harper's masterful narrative places readers right in the middle of a desolate landscape that's almost as alien as the moon's surface.... ...Show more Australia: "Harper's masterful narrative places readers right in the middle of a desolate landscape that's almost as alien as the moon's surface.... The mystery of Cam's death is at the dark heart of an unfolding family drama that will leave readers reeling, and the final reveal is a heartbreaker. A twisty slow burner by an author at the top of her game." -Kirkus Show less

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The Motorcycle Diaries

The Motorcycle Diaries

Notes on A Latin American Journey

by Guevara, Che

Book - 2021

Various countries: "This high-spirited travel diary of Guevara's eight-month motorcycle journey across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Colombia and V...Show more Various countries: "This high-spirited travel diary of Guevara's eight-month motorcycle journey across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela as a 23 year-old medical student in 1951-52 mixes lyrical observation, youthful adventure and anti-imperialist political analysis." -Publishers Weekly Show less

Various countries: "This high-spirited travel diary of Guevara's eight-month motorcycle journey across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Colombia and V...Show more Various countries: "This high-spirited travel diary of Guevara's eight-month motorcycle journey across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela as a 23 year-old medical student in 1951-52 mixes lyrical observation, youthful adventure and anti-imperialist political analysis." -Publishers Weekly Show less

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Nairobi Noir

Nairobi Noir

Book - 2020

Kenya: "Racial, religious, and class divides are acutely observed in the 14 new stories from Kenyan writers...[and] where emphasis is placed on inequ...Show more Kenya: "Racial, religious, and class divides are acutely observed in the 14 new stories from Kenyan writers...[and] where emphasis is placed on inequality and injustice, government corruption and police brutality are ever-present." - Publishers Weekly Show less

Kenya: "Racial, religious, and class divides are acutely observed in the 14 new stories from Kenyan writers...[and] where emphasis is placed on inequ...Show more Kenya: "Racial, religious, and class divides are acutely observed in the 14 new stories from Kenyan writers...[and] where emphasis is placed on inequality and injustice, government corruption and police brutality are ever-present." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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My Favorite Scar

My Favorite Scar

by Ferraro, Nicolás

Book - 2024

Argentina: "15-year-old Ámbar [is] on the run with her injured criminal father, Víctor, seeking the people who shot him and killed his partner.... Th...Show more Argentina: "15-year-old Ámbar [is] on the run with her injured criminal father, Víctor, seeking the people who shot him and killed his partner.... This literary thriller with The Last of Us dynamics will please readers who like thrills with substance." - Library Journal Show less

Argentina: "15-year-old Ámbar [is] on the run with her injured criminal father, Víctor, seeking the people who shot him and killed his partner.... Th...Show more Argentina: "15-year-old Ámbar [is] on the run with her injured criminal father, Víctor, seeking the people who shot him and killed his partner.... This literary thriller with The Last of Us dynamics will please readers who like thrills with substance." - Library Journal Show less

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Pina

Pina

by Peu, Titaua

Book - 2022

Tahiti: "Peu's English-language debut harnesses a chorus of voices from her native Tahiti, a paradise only in the minds of non-natives." - Publishers Weekly Tahiti: "Peu's English-language debut harnesses a chorus of voices from her native Tahiti, a paradise only in the minds of non-natives." - Publishers Weekly Show less

Tahiti: "Peu's English-language debut harnesses a chorus of voices from her native Tahiti, a paradise only in the minds of non-natives." - Publishers Weekly Tahiti: "Peu's English-language debut harnesses a chorus of voices from her native Tahiti, a paradise only in the minds of non-natives." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Promise

The Promise

by Galgut, Damon

Book - 2021

South Africa: "This tour-de-force unleashes a searing portrait of a damaged family and a troubled country in need of healing." - Publishers Weekly South Africa: "This tour-de-force unleashes a searing portrait of a damaged family and a troubled country in need of healing." - Publishers Weekly Show less

South Africa: "This tour-de-force unleashes a searing portrait of a damaged family and a troubled country in need of healing." - Publishers Weekly South Africa: "This tour-de-force unleashes a searing portrait of a damaged family and a troubled country in need of healing." - Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Prophet of the Andes

The Prophet of the Andes

An Unlikely Journey to the Promised Land

by Mochkofsky, Graciela

Book - 2022

Peru: " At times inspiring, at times heartbreaking, this account of a small Jewish community is always engrossing." - Kirkus Peru: " At times inspiring, at times heartbreaking, this account of a small Jewish community is always engrossing." - Kirkus Show less

Peru: " At times inspiring, at times heartbreaking, this account of a small Jewish community is always engrossing." - Kirkus Peru: " At times inspiring, at times heartbreaking, this account of a small Jewish community is always engrossing." - Kirkus Show less

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Recipes for Love and Murder

Recipes for Love and Murder

by Andrew, Sally

Book - 2015

South Africa: "A delightful debut, tender and funny. The mystery takes on the worldwide problem of abused women while revealing both the beauties and...Show more South Africa: "A delightful debut, tender and funny. The mystery takes on the worldwide problem of abused women while revealing both the beauties and problems of South Africa. And the recipes will make you want to drop everything and start cooking." - Kirkus Show less

South Africa: "A delightful debut, tender and funny. The mystery takes on the worldwide problem of abused women while revealing both the beauties and...Show more South Africa: "A delightful debut, tender and funny. The mystery takes on the worldwide problem of abused women while revealing both the beauties and problems of South Africa. And the recipes will make you want to drop everything and start cooking." - Kirkus Show less

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The Ship Beneath the Ice

The Ship Beneath the Ice

The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance

by Bound, Mensun

Book - 2023

Antarctica: "An entertaining true-life adventure tale perfect for naval aficionados and armchair expeditioners." - Kirkus Antarctica: "An entertaining true-life adventure tale perfect for naval aficionados and armchair expeditioners." - Kirkus Show less

Antarctica: "An entertaining true-life adventure tale perfect for naval aficionados and armchair expeditioners." - Kirkus Antarctica: "An entertaining true-life adventure tale perfect for naval aficionados and armchair expeditioners." - Kirkus Show less

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Ten Steps to Nanette

Ten Steps to Nanette

A Memoir Situation

by Gadsby, Hannah

Book - 2022

Tasmania: "The author writes frankly about growing up the youngest of five children in Tasmania, sharing colorful childhood anecdotes about her dogs ...Show more Tasmania: "The author writes frankly about growing up the youngest of five children in Tasmania, sharing colorful childhood anecdotes about her dogs and her distinct inability to make friends.... A witty and provocatively written life story." - Kirkus Show less

Tasmania: "The author writes frankly about growing up the youngest of five children in Tasmania, sharing colorful childhood anecdotes about her dogs ...Show more Tasmania: "The author writes frankly about growing up the youngest of five children in Tasmania, sharing colorful childhood anecdotes about her dogs and her distinct inability to make friends.... A witty and provocatively written life story." - Kirkus Show less

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This Mournable Body

This Mournable Body

A Novel

by Dangarembga, Tsitsi

Book - 2018

Zimbabwe: "This novel's true protagonist is the entire nation of Zimbabwe. [The narrator] becomes a stand-in for a society struggling to gain its foo...Show more Zimbabwe: "This novel's true protagonist is the entire nation of Zimbabwe. [The narrator] becomes a stand-in for a society struggling to gain its footing and maintain its soul amid the trauma of civil war and economic and political instability.... Difficult but ultimately rewarding." - Kirkus Show less

Zimbabwe: "This novel's true protagonist is the entire nation of Zimbabwe. [The narrator] becomes a stand-in for a society struggling to gain its foo...Show more Zimbabwe: "This novel's true protagonist is the entire nation of Zimbabwe. [The narrator] becomes a stand-in for a society struggling to gain its footing and maintain its soul amid the trauma of civil war and economic and political instability.... Difficult but ultimately rewarding." - Kirkus Show less

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The Woman From Uruguay

The Woman From Uruguay

by Mairal, Pedro

Book - 2021

Argentina & Uruguay: "A story about middle-aged male angst may not be especially original, but Pedro Mairal's bittersweet meditation on love, sexual desire and ageing skewers the absurdity and the pain." - The Guardian Argentina & Uruguay: "A story about middle-aged male angst may not be especially original, but Pedro Mairal's bittersweet meditation on love, sexual desire and ageing skewers the absurdity and the pain." - The Guardian Show less

Argentina & Uruguay: "A story about middle-aged male angst may not be especially original, but Pedro Mairal's bittersweet meditation on love, sexual desire and ageing skewers the absurdity and the pain." - The Guardian Argentina & Uruguay: "A story about middle-aged male angst may not be especially original, but Pedro Mairal's bittersweet meditation on love, sexual desire and ageing skewers the absurdity and the pain." - The Guardian Show less

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