Ann decided to start reading a book from every country in the world because....
....she realised how little she knew about world literature.
What did Ann discover when she looked at her bookshelves?
She wasn't as cultured as she believed.
What is a freelancer?
Someone who works for themselves.
What is a blind spot?
something you do not understand well or know much about.
What does embark mean?
To begin or set off.
What is a quest?
A long and often difficult search.
What does the adjective 'rounded' describe?
to be complete.
What does dubious mean?
To be unsure or doubtful.
Which adjective means: giving a clearer understanding and finding new information.
enlightening
Which noun is the way people think about things.
mindset
Which noun means: a persons beliefs and understanding of the world.
worldview
What does the phrase 'testament to' mean?
evidence of
What kind of books did Ann mainly have?
Books that were written by British or North American authors.
What kind of books were largely missing from Ann's bookshelf?
Books written in other languages, translated to English.
Why did 2012 feel like a good year for Ann to start her project?
Because London hosted the Olympics that year.
What exactly did Ann decide to read during the year?
A novel, short story or memoir from every country in the world.
