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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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Reality Shows in Books

  • Submitted: 7th March 2025

Reality Shows in Books There have been several books lately where a group take part in a reality show and get up to all kinds of mischief, so would you…

Historical fiction – Rembrandt’s Promise set in Amsterdam

  • Submitted: 3rd March 2025

Rembrandt's Promise set in Amsterdam 1642. ­Geertje, an impoverished widow from Edam becomes nursemaid in the house of renowned painter Rembrandt. After Rembrandt's wife dies, Geertje grows close to him.…

Book (Trail) of the Month – March 2025

  • Submitted: 1st March 2025

Book (Trail) of the Month Where is good to travel in March via a book? There is one that stood out. Book map of locations in When We Were Killers…

Books that Champion Women

  • Submitted: 28th February 2025

Books about Strong Women There have been some books that have really come onto the radar for the way they champion women, often real ones from history, and give them…

Novel set in the art world in Provence

  • Submitted: 26th February 2025

The Artist - Lucy Steeds The Artist by Lucy Steeds is a feast for the senses. Map of locations in The Artist BOARDING PASS INFORMATION Destination : Provence Author guide:…

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Nowhere Burning

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