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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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Best Book (Trails) of September

  • Submitted: 31st August 2021

Best books of September September is a good reading month. It’s got that back to school vibe so new books are a must. New pencils too when you think about…

Histfic inspired by true story – Triflers – Camilla Bruce

  • Submitted: 30th August 2021

Belle Gunness - Triflers Need Not Apply Based on the true story of Belle Gunness whose murderous rampage began in Chicago in 1900, this is quite the story. Belle might…

Celebrating World Kid Lit Month

  • Submitted: 29th August 2021

Books for children translated! September is a great month. The  start of the cooler months, which as all bookworms know, that means cosy nights in reading. What's even better is…

The Great British BookTrail – Golden Hare Books

  • Submitted: 27th August 2021

Golden Hare Bookshop in Edinburgh Edinburgh has a collection of bookshops to make anyone smile. A recent visit made my heart sing. So, it's time to showcase this wonderful city…

Books set on the French coast

  • Submitted: 24th August 2021

Time for a beachy read in France, non? It's time for a French journey today as we head out to some of the most scenic places in and around the…

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