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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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Hester set in Salem, MA by Laurie Lico Albanese

  • Submitted: 26th September 2022

Hester set in Salem Isobel Gamble is a young seamstress who sets sail from Scotland in the early 1800s with her husband, Edward. Soon abandoned by him, she is forced…

A Canadian Evergreen Book hub – WOTS

  • Submitted: 25th September 2022

Evergreen book hub in Toronto There's something exciting happening in Toronto this weekend. There's a book hub appearing in the city today. A mini book festival in one space -…

An Honourable Thief set in Edinburgh and London

  • Submitted: 23rd September 2022

 A man caught between two cities Jonas Flynt. Gambler. Thief. Killer. Man of honour... Now that is a tagline I am going to get on board with. Off to Edinburgh…

Novel set in Hollywood – Taylor Jenkins Reid

  • Submitted: 20th September 2022

Evelyn has seven husbands in Hollywood Novel set in Hollywood - Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally…

Crime set in North Pennines – Robin Morgan Bentley

  • Submitted: 16th September 2022

Crime set in North Pennines Crime set in North Pennines - Robin Morgan Bentley. A couple are having a baby. With a few weeks to go, they decide to head…

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