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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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A Beautiful Rival – Rubenstein and Arden -set in New York City

  • Submitted: 23rd August 2023

The beauty world of Arden and Rubenstein I have little knowledge of the world of makeup and lipsticks but I, like, everyone, has heard of Rubenstein and Arden. This is…

Lie by the Pool in LA – Susan Walter

  • Submitted: 21st August 2023

Lie by the Pool in LA - Susan Walter A homeless woman finds an empty pool house in Los Angeles. Can;t help just resting there for a bit, what harm…

A Bookish Adventure as an Ill-mannered Lady

  • Submitted: 18th August 2023

A Bookish Adventure as an Ill-mannered Lady I don't normally write reviews until I have finished a book but I have to make an exception for this one as I…

The Trap set in Ireland – Catherine Ryan Howard

  • Submitted: 16th August 2023

Catherine Ryan Howard - The Trap This is a fascinating read for so many reasons. It's a darn good book - well written,pacy and immersive. It's inspired by several real…

Five Books set in awful weather conditions

  • Submitted: 15th August 2023

Books set in awful weather conditions July and August have not been the summer months we were all hoping for  have they? In the UK, we have had a bit…

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