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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 Dahlia Duo of Delights – Katy Watson

  • Submitted: 4th July 2023

A Dahlia Duo of Delights - Katy Watson I haven't done two book reviews together for a while but I have just had THE BEST mammoth reading session this weekend…

The Only One Left set in Maine

  • Submitted: 3rd July 2023

Riley Sager and the cliffs of Maine If Riley Sager was a travel agent, you wouldn't want to go to any of the places he takes you to haha. Well,…

Best BookTrail of the Month – June 2023

  • Submitted: 1st July 2023

Best BookTrail of the Month – June 2023 June's pick was obvious from the moment I read it. I have loved this author's previous book and wondered if this was…

An Astronomer in Love set in Paris – Antoine Laurain

  • Submitted: 29th June 2023

Paris Astronomer searches for Venus This is quite literally a book out of this world. It's inspired by the real life character of Guillaume le Gentil who was the French King’s…

Best BookTrails of July 2023

  • Submitted: 27th June 2023

Best BookTrails of July 2023 July is hotting up on The BookTrail with some very scorching books out so if the sun is shining in real life or not, you…

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The Berlin Murders

1930s: Germany is not safe – and then a body turns up…..

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