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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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Books to read on Halloween

  • Submitted: 13th October 2020

Halloween reads and BookTrails There's a little time to get yourself sorted for your Halloween read but I've found a few that you might want to read for that particular…

Gothic novel set in Norway – The Nesting CJ Cooke

  • Submitted: 11th October 2020

Gothic Norway with CJ Cooke This is a gothic mystery with Norwegian folklore mixed and merged with magic. If you're into gothic folklore then this book will give you all…

HWA Debut Crown Shortlist announced!

  • Submitted: 8th October 2020

The Historical Writers Awards - Debut Crown The Historical Writers Awards were announced yesterday and I was really excited to be a judge again this yeas. I LOVE historical fiction…

Five books set in bookshops

  • Submitted: 6th October 2020

Five books set in bookshops #BookTrailLiterarySettings Missing Bookshop Day already? Well as we booklovers know, every day is bookshop day really! I've come across several books that really capture the…

Book set on a ship – The Devil and the Dark Water

  • Submitted: 3rd October 2020

Stu Turton's journey on the high seas Book set on a ship - The Devil and the Dark Water - There's a treat in store for historical fiction fans. This…

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Just a Little Dinner

2025: Parisians behaving badly: a dinner party implodes

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