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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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Map Monday – Pale Mistress of Venice and Cyprus

  • Submitted: 19th October 2026

Pale Mistress of Venice and Cyprus Where are we going? Ever read Shakespeare's Othello? Only one woman survives, Bianca. We go to Cypus and Venice to find out more.... Pale…

Time in Books

  • Submitted: 16th October 2026

Time in Books Time is important to all of us - we all have a limited time on earth - so use it well and read at least one of…

Novels with Colours in the Title

  • Submitted: 9th October 2026

Novels with Colours in the Title All the colours of the rainbow with these novels The Fox of Kensal Green - Richard Tyrell This is a story about people coming…

Verity – Book V Film

  • Submitted: 6th October 2026

Verity - book and film Always exciting when a book comes to life. I read the book recently. Haven't seen the film yet as the ending is very different (why!)…

Map Monday – The Barman of the Ritz

  • Submitted: 5th October 2026

Barman of the Ritz Where are we going? The iconic Ritz hotel and there is quite a story behind the bar there.... Map of The Barman at the Ritz Map…

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