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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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Spanish book set in 1970s Berlin and Madrid

  • Submitted: 10th April 2025

Noche Oscura Sobre Berlín This book - A Dark Night Over Berlin - has all the ingredients of a good novel - two big locations, both with links to war…

Historical fiction set in Egypt

  • Submitted: 7th April 2025

The Golden Hour - Kate Lord Brown Stunning location and dual timeline in the latest novel by Kate Lord Brown. 1930s Egypt has never seemed so fascinating.... Map of locations…

BookTrail Brunch – New Book Excitement

  • Submitted: 6th April 2025

BookTrail Brunch  - New Book Excitement I love the feeling of opening up a new book. A book I feel excited about. A book (always in print - I don't…

Books set on the Titanic

  • Submitted: 4th April 2025

Books set on the Titanic This month sees the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. There have been countless books written about it and those who were on board,…

Book (Trail) of the Month – April 2025

  • Submitted: 1st April 2025

Book (Trail) of the Month Where is good to travel in April via a book? Oh you are in for a treat with this one....... A globe that seems to…

Featured Book

The Swell

1910. 1970s :In the middle of a severe storm two sisters rescue a mysterious man from a shipwreck.

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