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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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Maureen Fry competition

  • Submitted: 1st December 2022

Advent Competition Today is competition time for all of you Rachel Joyce and Harold and Maureen Fry fans. If you would like to spend time with Maureen and Harold there…

Christmas at Highland Flower Shop – Lucy Coleman

  • Submitted: 28th November 2022

Scottish Highlands and a flower shop I'm not usually a fan of Christmas novels but this one stood out. It's set in Fort William which is very close to Lock…

Carrie Soto is back in Tennis – TJR

  • Submitted: 25th November 2022

Tennis thriller Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. By the time Carrie retires from tennis, she is the best…

Second Chance Holiday Club – Isle of Wight – Kate Galley

  • Submitted: 21st November 2022

Holiday Club - Isle of Wight An interesting premise this one with a character who is not your usual protagonist. Evelyn is an ' older woman' and has recently lost…

Books set in places where fire breaks out

  • Submitted: 18th November 2022

Books set in places where there is a fire This list could be described as niche but the fact is that fire, whether big or small, one or many, has…

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