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A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts

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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 Map of Time to Burn – Ellery Lloyd

  • Submitted: 15th June 2026

Mapping Time to Burn - Ellery Lloyd Where are we going? Where are we going indeed. Time Travelling is involved!!! Tempus Tours, has so far been approved for just one…

The Cap d’Antibes of Guillaume Musso

  • Submitted: 14th June 2026

Cap d'Antibes and Guillaume Musso Guillaume Musso is the author of many great books, but this one, not yet out in English, is the one that really made me want…

Le Crime du Paradis – Guillaume Musso

  • Submitted: 11th June 2026

Le Crime du Paradis Destination Cap d'Antibes. One of the most stunning places in the world. It really is paradise with its clean sandy beaches, posh white houses dotted along…

Map of Mercutio by Kate Heartfield

  • Submitted: 8th June 2026

Map of Mercutio by Kate Heartfield Where are we going? Well, straight off to Verona but NOT for a retelling/reimaging of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio was Romeo's friend and confidante…

Mother of Sorrows set in Croatia

  • Submitted: 5th June 2026

Mother of Sorrows set in Croatia Destination Croatia - Split to be exact. And the tourists have gone so there is an uneasy quiet.... Locations in Mothers of Sorrow Locations…

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