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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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Pandora – a novel set in Georgian London

  • Submitted: 13th December 2021

Pandora - the Greek myth reimagined. London, 1799. Dora Blake is an aspiring jewellery artist who lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents' famed shop of…

Reading habits

  • Submitted: 12th December 2021

Habits you have when reading Humans are said to be creatures of habit. Wonder if that translates to readers? Do you have habits when reading? Things you do all the…

Mermaid of Black Conch set in the Caribbean

  • Submitted: 9th December 2021

Bookreview of Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey There were so many reasons I wanted to read this novel. The cove for one is stunning, and the promise of…

Books with Christmassy settings

  • Submitted: 7th December 2021

Novels to read at Christmas Time There are novels set in snowy climates and with Christmas trees on the cover of course. Perfect for the festive season. What about some…

Novel set in an alternative NYC – To Paradise

  • Submitted: 6th December 2021

To Paradise with Hanya Yanagihara In an alternate version of 1893 America, New York is part of the Free States, where people may live and love whomever they please (or…

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