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BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: From Hong Kong’s dreamy harbour to Dublin’s gritty streets—Displaced Reads for the end of autumn!

Attention displaced bookworms! For this month’s column, Beth Green —perhaps understandably given the political turbulence in the United States (where she’s from) and Europe (where she lives)—is having an escapist moment. Hello again, Displaced Nationers! It’s the most beautiful time of year in Prague—the golden peak of autumn. The trees outside my window have turned […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: Expat creatives recommend books for the (not quite) end of summer

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, has canvassed several international creatives for some recommendations of books that suit the various end-of-summer scenarios those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere will soon be in (if we aren’t already!). Hello Displaced Nationers! I’ve traveled quite a bit this summer, and now I’m […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: In honor of Mother’s Day, three books by and about strong international women

Attention displaced bookworms! For this month’s column, Beth Green has some eclectic picks for displaced reads—all of which feature women who transcend national boundaries. Hello again, Displaced Nationers! Mother’s Day is coming up in the United States on May 8 (the UK celebrated its mums in March). As an American who lives abroad, I am […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: 6 writers talk expat- and travel-themed books: last year’s faves, this year’s must-reads

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), has canvassed several international creatives for their favorite expat- and travel-themed books of 2015, along with what’s on their bedside tables in 2016. Hello, Displaced Nationers! Last month I wrote to you about […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: 11 Expat- and Travel-themed Books to Expand Our Horizons in 2016

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), is back with her personal picks for expat- and travel-themed books to watch for in 2016. Hello again, Displaced Nationers! It’s been quite a long time since I last wrote to you here. […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: Giving thanks for expat and repat writers whose novels have an international flavor

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), is back with several recommended reads! Hello again, Displaced Nationers! This week is Thanksgiving in the USA. Many Americans abroad skip this holiday for one reason or another—one main reason being the cost […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: In “The Porcelain Thief,” ATCK and expat writer Huan Hsu assembles shards of his Chinese heritage

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), is back with a new recommended read! Hello again Displaced Nationers! After a long absence (in which I got to satisfy some wanderlust, go me!), I’m resuming my column just in time for […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: The story of Jo Parfitt and her expat press, Summertime Publishing

Attention displaced bookworms! As our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), is still honeymooning (literally—congratulations, Beth!), we have loaned her space this month to seasoned expat and freelance writer Ana McGinley, who will tell us the story of a well-known international creative in […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: Beach bound? Check out summer reading recommendations from featured authors (2/2)

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), empties the remainder of her treasure chest that she brought to us two days ago, stuffed with recommended reads to take you through the summer. Hello again. As explained in Part One of […]

BOOKLUST, WANDERLUST: Beach bound? Check out summer reading recommendations from featured authors (1/2)

Attention displaced bookworms! Our book review columnist, Beth Green, an American expat in Prague (she is also an Adult Third Culture Kid), has arrived with a treasure chest full of recommended reads to take you through the summer. NOTE: Check out Part Two here. Hello again, Displaced Nationers! Summer is upon us—well, for readers in […]