Historical fiction set in war-time Rome
The Ghosts of Rome - Joseph O'Connor In the final months of World War II, a clandestine group known as The Choir smuggles thousands of escapees out of Nazi-occupied Rome.…
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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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Japanese fiction set in Kitakyushu
The Convenience Store by the Sea - Sonoko Machida A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.…
Books with Fruit on the Cover
Books with Fruit on the Cover Feeling too full of cake after the Christmas break? We need some fruit as our new five a day to take the place of…
Beautiful Ugly set in Scotland
Beautiful Ugly - Alice Feeney Take a moment and think of the premise of this book. If a loved one rang you and then you heard strange noises on the line,…
Book Brunch – Bookstyle Crafts
Books and Crafts I've posted a few crafty things I get up to when not reading as it's a great way to relax. However, I find that I get inspired…
