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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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Cosy crime set in London

  • Submitted: 23rd January 2026

Cosy crime set in London Destination London yes of course but here we are heading to Sherlock Holmes London through the eyes of his housekeeper Mrs Hudson. It's great seeing…

Books set on Retreats

  • Submitted: 21st January 2026

Books set on retreats You might think a retreat is  a nice relaxing option in life - when things get too tough or when you just want to relax. Well…

Translated novel set in Tuscany

  • Submitted: 19th January 2026

An Enigma by the Sea Destination: Where are we headed? Why Tuscany no less. But it is winter so I would take a jacket as it might be chilly. there's…

Bookshop Highlight – Desperate Literature

  • Submitted: 18th January 2026

Bookshop Highlight - Desperate Literature This wonderful book haven finds itself in Madrid and has recently moved locations from a very small but darling shop to a much bigger premises…

Witchy tale set in Yorkshire

  • Submitted: 16th January 2026

Witchy tale set in Yorkshire Destination The Yorkshire Moors in a post-apocalyptic Britain Locations in We Call Them Witches Locations in We Call Them Witches Review Oh witches on the Yorkshire Moors...the…

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An Enigma by the Sea

2025: A couple vanishes from a locked villa….

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