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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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Books about musical events

  • Submitted: 15th August 2025

Music events in books Oh this is the season for holidays and festivals, right? Pack that case, get your tent and let's go   Glastonbury - England When We Were…

Map Monday – A Murder in Paris

  • Submitted: 11th August 2025

A Murder in Paris There's always that book that you pick up and dive into the pages within - only to find that you have never been here before or…

Tiny Bookshops of Vienna

  • Submitted: 10th August 2025

Tiny Bookshops of Vienna In today's bookshop post, there are two gems to discover. One was a new bookstore called Tyrolia just behind St Stephens Square and the huge cathedral.…

Books set in Japan

  • Submitted: 8th August 2025

Books set in Japan The number of books being translated from Japanese are hot at the moment and that is no suprise! There are some fascinating stories coming from Japanese…

Map Monday – Edenglassie

  • Submitted: 4th August 2025

Edenglassie A very interesting location today - one you probably won't have heard of - as it no longer exists. However this location is a very historical one. Map of…

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The Hong Kong Widow

1953: Mei’s ‘gift’ of speaking to ghosts is one that she has endeavoured to bury

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