[BelleZora]

What a great thread, HomeInMyShoes! Yapyap's posts have been particularly enlightening. You both have inspired my 2014 challenge that I am only beginning to work out. I want to read a book from each European country along with making a study of each country. This year I've read many books from Scandinavian countries and several Irish books. I've read all but one of Karin Fossum's books. Purge by Sofi Oksanen takes place mostly in Estonia, a book that I especially valued.

I've read probably as many English books as American in my life, but it is time to expand. Without an ereader and MR, my reading life would have remained limited.

Edit: My seven grandchildren and great-granddaughter are all readers and I often recommend books to them and buy any that they want to read. Individuals can have influence in increasing awareness within our own sphere.