Mukhtar Auezov
by Mukhtar Auezov
Mukhtar Auezov (1897-1961) is considered one of Kazakhstan's greatest and most revered writers.
Books from around the world
1,452 books from 197 countries. Read your way from one place to the next.
Today’s picks
A few books to start with
The Yacoubian Building
Egypt
These disparate lives careen toward an explosive conclusion in Alaa Al Aswany's remarkable international bestseller.
Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales
Denmark
A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included.
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen
Syria
A bustling, vibrant tour of flavour-packed Syrian dishes, 90 sensational recipes celebrating the flavours of Syria, that can easily be made in the comfort of your own home
The Tale of Aypi
Turkmenistan
The Tale of Aypi stands out for blending myth and political tension in a haunting story about memory, identity, and the quiet persistence of a community’s spirit.
Here Comes the Sun
Jamaica
In this radiant, highly anticipated debut, a cast of unforgettable women battle for independence while a maelstrom of change threatens their Jamaican village.
A Spirit of Tolerance: The Inspiring Life of Tierno Bokar
Mali
This work is vital for preserving an authentic, African voice of spirituality and tolerance—captured through oral tradition—and offering a powerful counter-narrative to religious extremism
A Fine Balance
India
As the characters move from distrust to friendship and from friendship to love, A Fine Balance creates an enduring panorama of the human spirit in an inhuman state.
Independent People
Iceland
Set in the early twentieth century, Independent People recalls both Iceland's medieval epics and such classics as Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter
Istria: Recipes and stories from the hidden heart of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
Croatia
Explore the culture and history of Istria - a land shared by Italy, Croatia and Slovenia - through the kitchens and recipes of its inhabitants.
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Philippines
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Books about the whole world
An Anthology of Aquatic Life (DK Children's Anthologies)
Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms.
Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the World
A singular atlas of 100 infographic maps from thought-provoking to flat-out fun. And don’t miss the next book in the series, North American Maps for Curious Minds!
Cosmos
Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time
History of the World Map by Map
Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages.
Hubble's Universe: Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images
"A treasure map to the majesty of our universe." --Publishers Weekly
National Geographic Atlas of the World, 11th Edition
Created for all global citizens, this universally respected volume of world maps has been completely revised and updated with fascinating visualizations of international trends and global conditions.
National Geographic Compact Atlas of the World, Second Edition
Beautiful, accurate, and up-to-the-minute, this completely updated mini atlas puts the entire world in the palm of your hand in an amazingly accessible format.
National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World, 5th edition: Authoritative and complete, with more than 200 maps and illustrations
With more than 250 maps, graphics, and illustrations, the National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World offers an authoritative and engaging portrayal of the world and all that is in it.
Our Planet
This is the striking photographic companion to the Emmy–winning NETFLIX original documentary series
Space Atlas: Mapping the Universe and Beyond
Full of maps, charts and stunning space photographs, the Space Atlas is a deeply informative and beautiful book
Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond
The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion
“Most appealing... technical accuracy and lightness of tone... Impeccable.”—Wall Street Journal
The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space
Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 7-9.
The Way of the World
The Way of the World is celebrated as a classic of travel literature for its poetic prose, human warmth, and meditative depth, showing how travel is less about reaching a destination and more about being transformed by the journey.
By country
Books from 197 countries
Pick a country to see all its books, with descriptions and plots.
Africa
- Algeria10
- Angola7
- Benin5
- Botswana4
- Burkina Faso3
- Burundi3
- Cameroon5
- Central African Republic3
- Chad2
- Comoros3
- Democratic Republic of the Congo4
- Djibouti4
- Egypt14
- Equatorial Guinea3
- Eritrea6
- Eswatini3
- Ethiopia7
- Gabon3
- Ghana6
- Guinea4
- Guinea-Bissau2
- Ivory Coast5
- Kenya9
- Lesotho5
- Liberia7
- Libya5
- Madagascar8
- Malawi4
- Mali6
- Mauritania3
- Mauritius6
- Mayotte2
- Morocco11
- Mozambique4
- Namibia5
- Niger4
- Nigeria15
- Republic of the Congo4
- Réunion2
- Rwanda6
- São Tomé and Príncipe2
- Senegal7
- Seychelles3
- Sierra Leone5
- Somalia11
- South Africa4
- South Sudan4
- Sudan7
- Tanzania5
- The Gambia5
- Togo4
- Tunisia6
- Uganda4
- Western Sahara3
- Zambia2
- Zimbabwe5
Asia
- Afghanistan13
- Azerbaijan6
- Bahrain5
- Bangladesh8
- Bhutan4
- Brunei3
- Cambodia7
- Hongkong10
- India22
- Indonesia11
- Iran13
- Iraq12
- Israel9
- Japan20
- Jordan7
- Kazakhstan9
- Kuwait9
- Kyrgyzstan5
- Laos5
- Lebanon8
- Macau4
- Malaysia9
- Maldives3
- Mongolia7
- Myanmar7
- Nepal5
- North Korea9
- Oman4
- Pakistan12
- Palestine7
- People's Republic of China11
- Philippines10
- Qatar5
- Saudi Arabia5
- Singapore3
- South Korea20
- Sri Lanka10
- Syria8
- Taiwan4
- Tajikistan3
- Thailand5
- Timor-Leste5
- Turkey7
- Turkmenistan3
- United Arab Emirates6
- Uzbekistan3
- Vietnam5
- Yemen3
Europe
- Albania7
- Andorra6
- Armenia12
- Austria13
- Belarus8
- Belgium12
- Bosnia and Herzegovina8
- Bulgaria6
- Croatia11
- Cyprus4
- Czech Republic12
- Denmark7
- Estonia9
- Faroe Islands6
- Finland8
- France25
- Georgia6
- Germany14
- Gibraltar4
- Greece16
- Hungary9
- Iceland9
- Ireland22
- Isle of Man4
- Italy32
- Kingdom of the Netherlands10
- Kosovo1
- Latvia7
- Liechtenstein4
- Lithuania6
- Luxembourg3
- Malta8
- Moldova7
- Monaco5
- Montenegro4
- North Macedonia6
- Norway5
- Poland7
- Portugal13
- Romania13
- Russia21
- San Marino1
- Serbia9
- Slovakia7
- Slovenia10
- Spain11
- Sweden16
- Switzerland15
- Ukraine6
- United Kingdom33
- Vatican City7
North America
About these books
Hookito collects books by the country they come from or tell about: novels, memoirs, history and more. Each comes with a short summary, so you can find a story before you travel, or instead of travelling.
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