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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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Top tips for making the most of literary travel

  • Submitted: 6th June 2021

Tourism literary style Literary tourism  - the way of travelling via books instead of in the real world - has skyrocketed since the lockdown. Well, here at The BookTrail, we…

The Girl Who Died set in Skalar, Iceland by Ragnar Jónasson

  • Submitted: 3rd June 2021

Skalar set mystery by Ragnar Jonasson The Girl Who Died set in Skalar, Iceland by Ragnar Jónasson - Imagine the smallest, most remote village in Iceland. Add Ragnar, a chilly…

May’s Book (Trail) of the Month

  • Submitted: 2nd June 2021

Books in May with travelling potential May's Book (Trail) of the Month - It's hard picking a favourite book. It's like picking a favourite child. Some books however really do…

Thriller set on a (Falling) plane T J Newman

  • Submitted: 1st June 2021

Falling set on a plane Now, this novel was written by an air stewardess whilst she was on a plane. You know this is going to be full of authentic…

Book (Trail) Your Literary Holiday Here!

  • Submitted: 31st May 2021

BookTrail your way around the world via literary package holidays Pack your literary bags. There are books landing in bookshops this month that will transport you to warmer climes and…

Featured Book

An Italian Island Secret

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

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