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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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Overland from London to Kathmandu

  • Submitted: 16th August 2024

Overland - Yasmin Cordery Khan Overland from London to Kathmandu  - Yasmin Cordery Khan.  It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime: the open road, London to Kathmandu. Map…

If Book Posters were Travel Posters

  • Submitted: 14th August 2024

If Book Posters were Travel Posters The beauty of travel posters and book covers really go hand in hand. If books were advertised as book posters, this is just a…

Literary Holiday Week – Around the World

  • Submitted: 12th August 2024

Around the World in 80 Days or Books August is the busiest month for holidays and getaways. But what if you can't go in real life? This is me this…

Crime fiction set in Dunedin

  • Submitted: 10th August 2024

Prey by Vanda Symon Well, Sam might be back from maternity leave in this book, but she ain't stopping! There is a case in Dunedin to be solved and she…

Death at the Sanatorium set in Akureyri and Reykjavík

  • Submitted: 8th August 2024

Death at the Sanatorium An Icelandic treat is in store! Ragnar takes readers to some dark places. Wait until you enter the Sanatorium... Are you ready? Map of locations -…

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The Swell

1910. 1970s :In the middle of a severe storm two sisters rescue a mysterious man from a shipwreck.

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