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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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The Bleeding set in Paris and Quebec – Johana Gustawsson

  • Submitted: 4th August 2022

The Bleeding  - Paris and Quebec It's always a treat to get a new book from Johana but this one.....OMG. Get this on your TBR pile now as it's explosive,…

The Bookseller of Inverness BookReview S G Maclean

  • Submitted: 2nd August 2022

The Bookseller of Inverness by S G Maclean Be prepared to be transported to Inverness just after the Jacobite rebellion at the Battle of Culloden.  Years later, one of the…

The IT Girl of Oxford and Edinburgh by Ruth Ware

  • Submitted: 1st August 2022

The IT Girl of Oxford and Edinburgh Two girls share a room at Oxford University. There's a party. One returns home to see a figure coming out of their stairwell.…

Best booktrail of the Month for July 2022

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Best booktrail of the Month for July 2022 July  is over and it’s time to tell you what book has won The BookTrail’s Book of the Month award! The BookTrail…

Best BookTrails of August 2022

  • Submitted: 31st July 2022

Best BookTrails of August 2022 August already? Well, in the reading world I like to be prepared so here is a breakdown of some of the best booktrails for the…

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An Italian Island Secret

2024: It’s time to return to the island…

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