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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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Mystery set in Nordland, Norway

  • Submitted: 5th August 2024

The Long Water - Stef Penney Off to Nordland. A region in the Norwegian Arctic; a remote valley that stretches from the sea up to the mountains and the glacier…

Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure Writing

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Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure Writing Well, THIS was a little exciting recently. The BookTrail was asked to look at the shortlist of the Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure writing…

Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

  • Submitted: 4th August 2024

Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival There is a BIG festival in town in September. The second one of its kind so it's still quite new but boy is it turning out…

How to Read on a Literary Holiday

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How to Read on a Literary Holiday You have to be very strategic when reading on holiday. If this is going to be a successful time, you need to consider…

Packing for a literary holiday

  • Submitted: 2nd August 2024

Packing for a literary holiday You have to pack well when you go on a literary holiday in real life.  This is a handy guide to help you pack well…

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The Reluctant Spy

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