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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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The Hitchhiker set in Iceland by Gerwin van der Werf

  • Submitted: 19th October 2023

Road trip to hell in Iceland It's never wise to pick up a hitchhiker is it? What about two? BookTrail locations in TheHitchhiker Boarding Pass Information: Iceland Author guide: Gerwin van…

The Darlings of the Asylum set in Brighton – Noel O’Reilly

  • Submitted: 18th October 2023

The Darlings of the Asylum-  Brighton - Noel O'Reilly To marry is madness. To escape is impossible. Women really were sent to asylums for the mentally unstable  and for any…

The Black Feathers set in Yorkshire – Rebecca Netley

  • Submitted: 17th October 2023

The Black Feathers set in Yorkshire - Rebecca Netley Gothic fans should rejoice at this book. It's got everything you need for a gothic and ghostly fest but it also…

Books set in Locations Perfect for Halloween

  • Submitted: 14th October 2023

Books to Read at Halloween You want to read a book that has some darkness in it for Halloween. Something spooky or just uncomfortable and slightly chilling. It will enhance…

A Novel of National Dishes Set Around the World – Anya von Bremzen

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National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History and Home - Anya von Bremzen Don't read this book if you're hungry. Oh my. You'll be heading to the…

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