When in Spain reading list: 16 must-read books on Spain

With the Summer holiday season just around the corner, you might be contemplating which books to pack to while away the hours while relaxing or travelling. Assuming you’re a big fan of Spain, I’ve put together a ‘When in Spain Reading List’ of 16 of my favourite reads about Spain. My recommendations include books on Spanish history and society, light reads about moving and adapting to life in Spain, Flamenco, The Moors, culinary tradition and a great Spanish recipe book, that’s a must-have if you love cooking Spanish food! I’ll give you a background to each book, read you some excerpts and give you my review of them too. So if you need some recommendations, here are mine! Also, in this episode, how to become a When in Spain ‘Patron’ and show your support for the podcast show by pledging a small monthly donation via the Patreon crowdfunding page to help keep When in Spain growing and secure its longterm future. To do this check out When in Spain’s Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/wheninspain And…here’s a list of the books I talk about in this episode: Ghosts of Spain: Travels Through Spain and Its Silent Past – Giles Tremlett The New Spaniards – John Hooper South from Granada – Gerald Brenan Homage to Catalonia – George Orwell Spain – Jan Morris Driving Over Lemons – Chris Stewart The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society – Chris Stewart The Last Days of the Bus Club – Chris Stewart Duende – Jason Webster Andalus – Jason Webster The Road to Santiago: Walking the Way of St James – René Freund A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain – Paul Richardson Tasting Spain: A Culinary Tour – H.M Van den Brink The Telling Room – Michael Paterniti Footprints in Spain: British Lives in a Foreign Land – Simon Courtauld Spain: The Cookbook / 1080 Recetas de Cocina – Inés Ortega & Simone Ortega FOLLOW WHEN IN SPAIN… WANT TO SUPPORT WHEN IN SPAIN? 💚 Make a small donation $1-$5 via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wheninspain 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Join the When in Spain Facebook Group. https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt 📷Follow on Instagram to see photography from across Spain. https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ 📺Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2SOrKrL WHAT IS WHEN IN SPAIN? The When in Spain show is a weekly podcast show, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) where l talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular. I cast an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can delve into the Spanish psyche. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… WHO THE HELL IS WHEN IN SPAIN? I’m Paul Burge, former BBC journalist, Hispanophile and Manchego lover. A Brit, born in Oxford and living in Spain for almost 5 years. I currently live in the centre of Madrid. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CONTACT [email protected]