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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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Thriller set in New York’s Plum Island – The Chain – Adrian McKinty

  • Submitted: 8th July 2019

Follow The Chain across New York state The Chain - Adrian McKinty - Where would you go if you were told your child had been kidnapped? How far would you…

Lake District set mystery – The Drowned Village – Kathleen McGurl

  • Submitted: 5th July 2019

The Drowned Village of Mardale -Lake District mystery The Drowned Village - Kathleen McGurl  - A real life sunken village. A village under water, with the houses still intact to…

Novel set in New York – An American Princess by Annejet van der Zijl

  • Submitted: 4th July 2019

A Golden Age tale of American Princess Allene Tew Novel set in New York - An American Princess by Annejet van der Zijl - Allene Tew is an interesting character…

Mystery set in York – Murder by the Minster by Helen Cox

  • Submitted: 3rd July 2019

Mystery set in York -The Minster of York Mystery set in York - Murder by the Minster by Helen Cox  - There's a new cosy crime author in town and…

Books set in Canada

  • Submitted: 1st July 2019

 Canada's national Day - July 1st Today we're celebrating all things Canadian. Canadians across the world are relaxing, preparing for the fireworks and enjoying time with their families. Plus.....think of…

Featured Book

Estella’s Fury

1835: Great Expectations meets Killing Eve

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