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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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Memoir set in Colorado, Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall

  • Submitted: 4th October 2019

Burros, bravery and more in Colorado's national sport Memoir set in Colorado, Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall - This is a fascinating story - Barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes…

Autumn reads – Books set in cosy corners

  • Submitted: 1st October 2019

Turn the pages of a new book Autumn is the perfect time for cuddling up with a good book, beside a log fire and drinking a nice cup of hot…

Novel set in Kentucky – The Giver of Stars – Jojo Moyes

  • Submitted: 30th September 2019

 True life tale -The mobile libraries of Kentucky If you want to read a book that warms your heart and tickles your book loving tastebuds then this is the one.…

Echoes of the City – Oslo by Lars Saabye Christensen

  • Submitted: 26th September 2019

Portrait of the city of Oslo by Lars Saabye Christensen Echoes of the City is a remarkably tender observation of the rhythms and passions of a city. It's a very famous book…

Books set in Australia

  • Submitted: 24th September 2019

Turn your world upside down with books set down under OF course for those of you living in Australia, this is not going to have the same ring to it,…

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Love, Sex & Frankenstein

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