Unusual donations: Exciting books we received
Discover the stories behind these extraordinary books
In order to achieve our goal of opening a sustainable library with a children’s section in Nepal, we need a multitude of books. Thanks to the support of numerous individuals from our association, and the generous contributions from various libraries as well as many donors, we have already collected over 800 English books in Switzerland. Among them, there are some extremely interesting copies that we would like to introduce today.


Generous donation and diligent preparations

A kind lady entrusted us with her husband’s National Geographic collection. We are very grateful. The specimens will surely inspire many, as who doesn’t enjoy looking at distant places and dreaming of exploring them?
For an accurate inventory and to categorize the various subject areas in our collection, we have recorded all over 800 books in our database. The process of recording author, title, and publication year took some time. Subsequently, all the books were carefully prepared in banana boxes for transport.

Enthusiasm in book form
Among these books were extremely amusing, curious, and fascinating works from various categories that left us in awe and with smiles on our faces. We would like to introduce our favorites from each category here.
Biography: My Spin on Cricket by Richie Benaud

This book contains anecdotes, memories, and reflections of Australian cricketer Richie Benaud, providing insights into his experiences and observations from the world of cricket. It was published in the year 2005.
Fiction / Literature: The Road to Yesterday by L.M. Montgomery

This book presents a collection of short stories by the Canadian writer L.M. Montgomery. It takes us on a journey into the everyday joys and challenges of rural life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was first published in 1974.
Sport: How to Hula by Patricia Lei Anderson Murray

The title already reveals it: This book is dedicated to the art of Hawaiian Hula dance. It provides instructions for various dances, offers cultural insights, and tells stories about this dance. We can only wonder about the journey this book has already taken. Was it possibly acquired in Hawaii and brought to Europe? Now it appears to be on its way to Nepal. We may never know, but the thought is exciting.
Classical Literature: Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott

This book was first published in 1868 and has since become a timeless classic. It tells the story of the four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March and their coming of age in New England during the Civil War. The book explores themes of family, friendship, self-discovery, and the transition from youth to adulthood. “Little Women” is a significant work in American literature and has inspired many generations of readers.
Science-Fiction / Fantasy: Saga (Volume 4) by Brian K. Vaughan and Illustratorin Fiona Staples

“Saga” is a comic book series written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples. The work combines elements of science fiction and fantasy and tells the story of Alana and Marko, an intergalactic couple who found each other amidst a decades-long war between their respective species. The series explores themes of love, family, prejudice, and overcoming conflicts. “Saga” Volume 4 was published in 2014, and there are now over 66 volumes. Saga has already received numerous awards and continues its success story.
At this point, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the donors. Without their generous support, it would not have been possible for us to compile such a diverse collection of interesting, amusing, and curious books. We look forward to rediscovering these treasures in the soon-to-be-opened library in Khoramukh.
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