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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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Bookish Adventures

  • Submitted: 16th January 2018

There's nothing quite like an adventure is there? Adventures in books can really let you explore, have experiences you might not have the chance to have yourself or be brave…

French Book Friday – Nyons and St Tropez

  • Submitted: 12th January 2018

Another #FrenchBookFriday and there's a great mix this week. Two by French authors and recommended by the rather wonderful Gallic Books and two by an author who got in touch…

Book set at the circus

  • Submitted: 9th January 2018

The #Firstdayofcircus has arrived. On this day 250 years ago a ring was drawn on the ground and filled with wonders - acrobats, jugglers, riders, tumblers. And so was born,…

The Magic of Reading

  • Submitted: 7th January 2018

Reading is a magical experience. That's a given, but there are just some books which open up your eyes and your sense of wonder like nothing else. One book in particular,…

French Book Friday

  • Submitted: 5th January 2018

The First French Book Friday of the year and a package of Frenchness to start the year.   Lounge around in the Cote d'Azur....The Fountain in the Forest Story -…

Featured Book

Nephthys

1891: Sister. Rival. Protector. The spellbinding story of a forgotten daughter and a forgotten goddess.

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