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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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Novel of Kiev – Snegurochka by Judith Heneghan

  • Submitted: 18th January 2020

A snapshot of life in Kiev - Snegurochka Novel of Kiev  - This book's title grabbed me at first. What does it mean and what is this novel going to be…

The BookTrail is a location guide!

  • Submitted: 17th January 2020

The BookTrail - Location guide for thriller writing course! There are lots of lovely messages and comments I get from authors when I put their booktrails on the site, but…

A tale of Wisconsin – Little Faith by Nickolas Butler

  • Submitted: 15th January 2020

Rural Wisconsin, faith and the meaning of life Some novels are so evocative of time and place that they allow you to wallow and wander. This novel does just that…

Novel set on Coney Island NY- Dreamland by Nancy Bilyeau

  • Submitted: 13th January 2020

Bookreview of Nancy Bilyeau's Dreamland set in Coney Island Roll up if you want to read a novel  which magically transports you to the island of all things Dreamlike! Dreamland was…

Ghostly novel set in Scottish Highlands – Pine by Francine Toon

  • Submitted: 12th January 2020

Ghostly vibes in remote Scotland Pine by Francine Toon Ghostly novel set in Scottish Highlands - Pine by Francine Toon When a novel comes in to BookTrail Towers with such…

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