Tirana travelers may find it interesting to read the following books:
- "Cityspots Tirana" (Thomas Cook Publishing) by Tim Clancy was published in August 2008. Tim is a veteran traveler and explorer based in Sarajevo. Tim covered Tirana, Kruja and Berat in great detail and obtained special insights into the country via a Tirana-based economic development program called the Albania Enterprise Development and Market Export Services program, which is sponsored by the US Agency for International Development.
- “Albania and the Albanians: Selected Articles and Letters, 1903 – 1944” by M. Edith Durham, Bejtullah Destani and Harry Hodgkinson is a political commentary written primarily by a well-known travel guide writer, giving readers an interesting perspective on the information presented within.
- “Albania: From Anarchy to Balkan Identity” by Miranda Vickers and James Pettifer offers insightful information about the socio-political history of the surrounding area.
- “Albania: The Bradt Travel Guide” by Gillian Glover offers travelers helpful information for activities and attractions throughout the area.
- “Albanian Identities: Myth and History” by Stephanie Schwander-Sievers and Bernd Jurgen Fischer is an informative look at the political and cultural history of Tirana and the rest of Albania.
- “Albanian/English English/Albanian Dictionary and Phrasebook” by Ramazan Hysa is a must-carry-along book for travelers seeking to make sure that they can communicate in the local language of Tirana if need be.
- “The Accursed Mountains; Journey in Albania” by Robert Carver (TravellersEye Ltd - click here for contact info) is an educational look at the refugee situation affecting the area.
- “Tirana Biennale 1: Escape” by Giancarlo Politi, Ahu Antmen, Francesco Bonami, Chaos Chen and Jim Cook is a collaborative artistic collection featuring an eclectic array of art styles from the area around Tirana.
