Words leave imprints in your mind like footprints in the sand...
beach reading
starry skies to read under
reading in nature

Blog

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?

Welcome to the literary departure lounge !

The Little Wartime Library of Bethnal Green

  • Submitted: 14th February 2022

Bethan Green's magical library with Kate Thompson This is a remarkable novel inspired by the even more remarkable real life story of a  library under ground! The library is the…

Books set on a plane

  • Submitted: 13th February 2022

Books set on a plane - sit tight! There have been a selection of books published recently that have reminded me of air travel. Ahh remember when we could all…

Wales Book Festival Gŵyl CRIME CYMRU

  • Submitted: 11th February 2022

Gŵyl CRIME CYMRU Book festivals are always great news. This year the Welsh crime festival  Gŵyl CRIME CYMRU was going to be live, but sadly a certain pandemic put paid…

Beasts of Little Land set in Korea by Juhea Kim

  • Submitted: 10th February 2022

Historical journey through Korea There are novels that creep up on you and send a wave of emtoions through you as you read. This is one of those books. An…

Thriller set on a Nepal mountain

  • Submitted: 7th February 2022

Amy McCulloch takes you mountain climbing The world of competitive sport and outdoor activity is not one I am familiar with, so for a thriller, to go right into the…

Featured Book

Murder in Paris

1945:  There are suspected collaborators in the upper echelons of French society

Read more