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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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#TravelTuesday – Books on a Train

  • Submitted: 14th November 2017

There's been some great train journeys in books. Perhaps the most famous is Murder on the Orient Express recently made into a Hollywood movie. But let's not forget about railways…

HWA Awards – WINNERS!

  • Submitted: 10th November 2017

The Historical Writers Awards held in London on Tuesday evening was the highlight of my historical reading year and a great chance to read even MORE books! There were lots…

Travel the Book World!

  • Submitted: 6th November 2017

Why is the word escape so powerful and attractive? Sometimes it's good to escape from your life for a while and see how the other half live, walk in someone…

Murder on The Orient Express

  • Submitted: 3rd November 2017

Murder on The Orient Express arrived full steam ahead in London last night and the stars were out in force at the Royal Albert Hall. This is a film everyone…

Halloween Reads – Take your peek

  • Submitted: 31st October 2017

There's lots of good books out there to scare you senseless or to chill the hairs on the back of your neck. Here's a selection with some VERY creepy scenes:…

Featured Book

Estella’s Fury

1835: Great Expectations meets Killing Eve

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