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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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Swashbuckling with Saltblood -Francesca de Tores

  • Submitted: 28th August 2024

Saltblood - Francesca de Tores Second in our literary travel week courtesy of Wilbur Smith and Niso foundation who are currently shortlisting the titles up for the grand prize is..…

Light Over Liskeard set in Cornwall by Louis de Bernières

  • Submitted: 27th August 2024

 Light Over Liskeard  - Louis de Bernières First up in our literary travel week courtesy of Wilbur Smith and Niso foundation who are currently shortlisting the titles up for the…

The BookTrail Guide to Bloody Scotland 2024

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Bloody Scotland Can't quite believe it but it's very nearly time to head to Stirling and celebrate another very fine Bloody Scotland crime fiction festival. What to do and who…

Adventures via Books for Everyone!

  • Submitted: 26th August 2024

The Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation Announcing the 2024 Best Published Novel Award Shortlist Something very exciting is happening in September. September 19 to be precise. This is the day…

Holiday Actitivities in Books

  • Submitted: 23rd August 2024

Holidays in Books What do you do on holiday? What do you like doing and what do you like trying out? Do you like exploring of sitting by the pool?…

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The Business Trip

2024: One flight, two passengers, no one is as they seem

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