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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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Books steeped in Folklore

  • Submitted: 22nd May 2024

Books with folklore at their heart There are novels which introduce you to some very unusual cultural and folkloric themes. Pixies, strange statues, legends that freeze your heart...   Cornwall…

Cautious Travellers set on the Great Trans-Siberian Express

  • Submitted: 20th May 2024

The Cautious Traveller's Guide to The Wastelands - Sara Brooks Cautious Travellers set on the Great Trans-Siberian Express - All aboard! Honestly, this is a whirlwind of a novel, set…

You Are Here in Cumbria with David Nicholls

  • Submitted: 17th May 2024

Maps and walks with David Nicholls You Are Here in Cumbria with David Nicholls - If you love beautiful scenery and maps you need to read this book. If you…

Thriller set in Thailand – Emily Freud

  • Submitted: 15th May 2024

Her Last Summer Thriller set in Thailand - Emily Freud Two backpackers head to Thailand. One gets lost in the woods and never returns. The one that lives to tell…

A story of Love and Astronomy set in Essex

  • Submitted: 13th May 2024

Enlightenment - Sarah Perry A story of Love and Astronomy set in Essex - From the author of The Essex Serpent, you just know this is going to be good.…

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