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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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The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

  • Submitted: 18th March 2020

Paris, Books, a library? Literary heaven The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles  - The title grabbed me long before the story did. A library. Paris? Well, that was me…

Non-fiction Paris -Notre Dame the Soul of France

  • Submitted: 17th March 2020

Notre Dame - The Soul of France A timely book as everyone can remember where they were when they heard and or saw the flames coming from the Notre Dame…

Coming up for Air in Paris with Sarah Leipciger

  • Submitted: 16th March 2020

Coming up for Air in Paris, Norway and Canada Sometimes there is a book which comes along and moves you to such an extent that you can't write a review…

FrenchBookWeek on The BookTrail

  • Submitted: 15th March 2020

Vive La France in books and stories FrenchBookWeek on The BookTrail  - French books have a special place in my heart having read so many during my studies and having…

Book of Echoes set in London and Nigeria by Rosanna Amaka

  • Submitted: 13th March 2020

Travel to London and Nigeria via the book of echoes Book of Echoes set in London and Nigeria by Rosanna Amaka - What a unique read. A story narrated by…

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