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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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The Fair Botanists set in Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan

  • Submitted: 4th August 2021

The Fair Botanists of Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan It's the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV's impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a…

Bookish holidays that go wrong

  • Submitted: 3rd August 2021

Travel without problems by going literary style This year, it's still uncertain if we can travel or not, and where we can go if we get the chance to go…

It’s Women in Translation Month on The BookTrail

  • Submitted: 2nd August 2021

Women writers and translators who brings stories to the world - WITMonth Women in Translation Month is a very special month in the world of books. It's special in the…

Book (Trails) out in August

  • Submitted: 1st August 2021

What kind of literary journey will you go on this August? August is THE month to travel. Well, when the world is a more normal place, we will have summer…

Book (Trail) of the Month – July

  • Submitted: 31st July 2021

July's Book (Trail) of the Month Book (Trail) of the Month – July – It's been the summer of reading and travelling and it's not August yet! Looking back over…

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An Italian Island Secret

2024: It’s time to return to the island…

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