- “Blindness” by Saramago José: While not exclusively set in Riga, this dystopian novel includes scenes in the city.
- “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman” by Haruki Murakami: This collection of short stories features a tale titled “A Shinagawa Monkey” which takes place in Riga.
- “Ice” by Anda Rottenberg: Set in both contemporary and historical Riga, this novel explores the lives of women and their connection to art.
- “The Year of the Hare” by Arto Paasilinna: While not completely set in Riga, this whimsical novel includes a memorable adventure in the city.
- “The Dogs of Riga” by Henning Mankell: This crime thriller from the famous Swedish writer features Riga as a key setting.
- “Riga Crypto and…, With Love” by Lara Viksne: This comedic novel tells the story of a Latvian man who becomes entangled in international espionage.
- “The Beauty of the Death Cap” by Maryna Hrymych: This historical novel explores the lives of people in Riga during different time periods.
- “Stalin’s Ghost” by Martin Cruz Smith: As part of the Arkady Renko series, this detective novel takes place in Riga and delves into the aftermath of Soviet rule.
- “The Castle of Light” by Silvija Lice: Set in Riga during the turbulent times of World War II, this novel examines love and destruction in the city.
- “The House of Shattered Wings” by Aliette de Bodard: Though primarily set in Paris, this fantasy novel includes Riga as one of the locations visited by the characters.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Riga
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