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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

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Map Monday – They Can’t Burn Us All in Kirkjuból

  • Submitted: 6th July 2026

They Can't Burn Us All  - Cathryn Kemp Where are we going? To the Kirkjuból witch trials.... The setting: Map of locations in They can't Burn Us All Kirkjuból is now known…

The Violin of the The Violin Maker’s Secret

  • Submitted: 3rd July 2026

The Violin Maker’s Secret This wonderful novel brings to life the story of the violin! We might start off in London Heathrow's lost and found, but the story soon moves…

Bloody Scotland – McIlVanney Longlist!

  • Submitted: 1st July 2026

Bloody Scotland - McIlVanney Longlist! Today is the day! Just look at this! The amazing Longlist for Bloody Scotland 2026 and it's a humdinger of a list. Get yourself to…

Totem – Toronto and BC – Map Monday

  • Submitted: 29th June 2026

Totem by Matthew Hall Where are we going? Totem is a tale of ruthless exploitation set in the rarely seen world of Canada’s First Nations people. Totem locations on a…

Scandi Book brunch

  • Submitted: 28th June 2026

Scandi Book brunch Does anyone eat a meal or snacks related to what they are reading? Recently, I dipped into a book I have had for a while - Swedish…

Featured Book

The Parkwood Murders

2026: Parkwood Holiday Village – Haven or horror site?

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