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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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World Book Night 2015

  • Submitted: 23rd April 2015

World Book Night in the UK is a smart, fun way to give away books and spread the joy of reading. We love Harold Fry so are sharing his story…

Package Deals – Capers in Cornwall

  • Submitted: 6th April 2015

Books set in location allow you to travel far and wide. Why this Easter weekend we went to Burma, visited the travelling theatre troupes of Italy and spent time in Japan.…

Package Deals – Vera’s Northumberland

  • Submitted: 3rd April 2015

Vera - that no nonsense DCI from North East England is back on our screens this Easter Sunday for an adventure not in any of the books. We can't tell…

An island tour with Will Smith – Mainlander

  • Submitted: 1st April 2015

Today is the day for a trip to Jersey we reckon. And that lovely Will Smith whose recent novel Mainlander is set there has met us off the ferry and…

Package Deals: Booktrail bus tour to Ireland

  • Submitted: 25th March 2015

The booktrail bus is on the road! Fancy a trip around Ireland?  Not sure what you should visit? Hop on the booktrail bus and off we go. Those on the bus…

Featured Book

The Frozen People

1850, 2025: Travel back in time to solve a crime!

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