Summer reading challenges
Reading when the sun is shining There's something very special about reading outdoors in the sunshine. We often read in a different way too - more on the kindle if…
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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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The Great British BookTrail – Portbello Bookshop
The Portobello Bookshop in Portobello, Edinburgh The second bookshop on my little mini tour was this gem in Portobello. An hour or so's walk from Princess Street, or you can…
The Fair Botanists set in Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan
The Fair Botanists of Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan It's the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV's impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a…
Bookish holidays that go wrong
Travel without problems by going literary style This year, it's still uncertain if we can travel or not, and where we can go if we get the chance to go…
It’s Women in Translation Month on The BookTrail
Women writers and translators who brings stories to the world - WITMonth Women in Translation Month is a very special month in the world of books. It's special in the…
