- “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes: This iconic novel follows the adventures of the delusional knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza.
- “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: Set in post-Spanish Civil War Barcelona, this mystery novel tells the story of young Daniel Sempere as he discovers a book that leads him on an intriguing and dangerous quest.
- “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Ernest Hemingway: Hemingway’s famous work is set during the Spanish Civil War and follows an American professor who joins the Republican guerrilla fighters.
- “The Angel’s Game” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: This novel is a prequel to “The Shadow of the Wind” and explores the sinister world of books and writers in 1920s Barcelona.
- “The Time in Between” by María Dueñas: This historical novel takes place during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, following a Spanish dressmaker turned spy working against the Nazis.
- “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway: Hemingway’s novel is set primarily in Pamplona, Spain, and portrays the lives of a group of American and English expatriates during the Festival of San Fermín.
- “The South” by Jorge Luis Borges: In this short story, Borges tells the tale of a literature professor who abandons city life for the mysterious region of the South of Spain.
- “The Fencing Master” by Arturo Pérez-Reverte: This thriller is set in Madrid during the reign of Queen Isabella II and dives into the world of swordsmanship and political intrigue.
- “The Seamstress” by María Dueñas: Set during the Spanish Civil War, this novel tells the story of a young seamstress who becomes embroiled in espionage.
- “The Infatuations” by Javier Marías: This psychological thriller explores obsession, deception, and murder in Madrid, unveiling a dark underside of the city’s elite society.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Spain
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