The Girls from Alexandria set in Egypt by Carol Cooper
The Girls from Alexandria with Carol Cooper When you read a novel set in an Alexandria of times gone by, imagine what it’s like when the author herself has experience…
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A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts
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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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Bookshop spotlight – Wave of Nostalgia
Wave of Nostalgia A great new series starts today! A visit around bookshops that are brilliant and inspiring! First up - Wave of Nostalgia - Haworth, Yorkshire Visit Wave of…
The Group set in Madrid
The Group set in Madrid A very arty thriller this one. Hanna gets a job in the stunning Prado museum in Madrid. There, she meets a group of Swedes and…
Books in the North
Books in the North As we all know, publishing is a London-centric affair. Well, less so now than it was if the North of England has anything to do with…
The Book of Witching set on Orkney
The Book of Witching - C.J. Cooke Inspired by a true story! This story is straight from the history books. In 16th century Orkney, Scotland, seventy-two women were executed during…
