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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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Travelling with bookish goodies!

  • Submitted: 5th July 2017

Last week I was sent a  very special present. One wrapped in a lovely red box promising all kinds of bookish goodies inside... I had been told it was coming…

Reading America….4th July

  • Submitted: 3rd July 2017

July 4th is the American Day of Independance and what better excuse that to read about some of the most fascinating places, moments in history, meet some of the best fictional…

Historical Fiction Awards – Long List announced

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Today marks the official announcement of the Longlist for the Historical Writers Awards - the Debut Crown award - meaning that every book on the list was a first time…

Poldark is back – and so is the BookTrail competition

  • Submitted: 2nd July 2017

Back due to popular demand, today is the day when Poldark competition is back! Last year was amazing to find and chat with so many Poldark fans from all over…

Canada Week on The BookTrail

  • Submitted: 26th June 2017

With the national celebrations for Canada Day building up nicely for this Saturday, 1st July, then what better way to celebrate and visit the stunning country than through its literature?…

Featured Book

Nephthys

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

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