Novel set in Japan – The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann
The Pine Islands of Japan translated by Jen Calleja A novel which takes a journey about life itself and creates a meandering and captivating story of hope and so much more.…
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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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Books set in the gothic city of Edinburgh
Gothic Edinburgh as a literary setting - Travel Tuesday There are some cities that are just destined to be great literary settings. Scotland's capital city is just perfect for all…
The Dark thriller set in Antarctica by Emma Haughton
Is it Dark in Antarctica asks Emma Haughton? A&E doctor Kate North is offered the chance to be an emergency replacement at the UN research station in Antarctica. The previous…
Why read Translated Fiction? – WIT Month
Women in Translation Month is all about stories Stories are important. If you want to think about just how important, then think of a world without them. Impossible, right? We…
The Great British BookTrail – Armchair Books
Armchair Books in Edinburgh's old town A delight to behold. That is Armchair Books. I've wanted to go to this book haven for ages. Just the name makes it inviting.…
