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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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Under the Italian Sun set in Umbria by Sue Moorcroft

  • Submitted: 10th July 2021

Sue Moorcroft's travelling to Umbria Sue Moorcroft has some of the best stories set in sunny climes and some of the best covers too. There are shades of happiness and…

Competition – The Mountains Sing

  • Submitted: 7th July 2021

Competition time - travel to Vietnam with The Mountains Sing What a glorious way to start your week! A new book in your hand and a travel adventure waiting to…

The Dying Day set in Mumbai by Vaseem Khan

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The Dying Day set in Mumbai/Bombay From the start this was like going on a literary treasure hunt. A missing manuscript goes missing  from a crypt, a scholar disappears at…

Five Books set in museums

  • Submitted: 6th July 2021

Books which showcase museums with a difference Museums have been closed or had restricted opening hours for sometime now. However, what is very interesting is the way we can look…

Fourth of July – Reading Books on Vacation

  • Submitted: 4th July 2021

Reading on the 4th July Vacation The 4th of July is an important holiday in the United States. It's the day of Independence after all - commemorating the Declaration of Independence…

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Just a Little Dinner

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