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A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts

Literary journeys – Look here for books set in a whole range of locations and settings grouped together

BookTrail of the Month – the best book(trail) an author has taken us on

Literary Packages – what are the best books with a strong sense of setting or location for each month?

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A Summer for Reading the Classics

  • Submitted: 10th July 2026

A Summer for Reading the Classics Summer is a time to slow down, take a break and chill in the garden. Now, add books to the mix and it's a…

Northern Summer – BookTrail Style

  • Submitted: 8th July 2026

Northern Summer - BookTrail Style Summer in the North of England has to be seen to be believed. City break...check. countryside jaunt....check. Historic castles....check. Stunning country manor houses....check..... And that…

Map Monday – They Can’t Burn Us All in Kirkjuból

  • Submitted: 6th July 2026

They Can't Burn Us All  - Cathryn Kemp Where are we going? To the Kirkjuból witch trials.... The setting: Map of locations in They can't Burn Us All Kirkjuból is now known…

The Violin of the The Violin Maker’s Secret

  • Submitted: 3rd July 2026

The Violin Maker’s Secret This wonderful novel brings to life the story of the violin! We might start off in London Heathrow's lost and found, but the story soon moves…

Bloody Scotland – McIlVanney Longlist!

  • Submitted: 1st July 2026

Bloody Scotland - McIlVanney Longlist! Today is the day! Just look at this! The amazing Longlist for Bloody Scotland 2026 and it's a humdinger of a list. Get yourself to…

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Shadow of Madness

1540: An asylum on a remote hill. A snowstorm. Then a murder…..

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