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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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Book of Secrets set in Rome

  • Submitted: 2nd April 2024

Book of Secrets set in Rome - Anna Mazzola I have recently come across a real life story about a woman who was accused of being a witch in 1600s…

Historical fiction set in London

  • Submitted: 1st April 2024

The Library Thief- Kuchenga Shenjé When you have a book with the tagline: "The library is under lock and key. But its secrets can't be contained" what do you do?…

Historical fiction set in Rome

  • Submitted: 29th March 2024

A Poisoner's Tale - Cathryn Kemp Historical fiction set in Rome A gripping historical fiction novel inspired by the real life woman - Giulia Tofana - and many others, who worked…

Best BookTrail of the Month – March 2024

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Best BookTrail of the Month - 2024 The book that has won the award for BBOTM in March is a very special one and the journey was one of history…

Translated fiction set in Italy

  • Submitted: 28th March 2024

The House on Via Gemito - Domenico Starnone A book about trauma across generations Plenty of Italian flavour An epic and long read but one with shadows along the way.…

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A Person is a Prayer

2000s: A family’s story of migration from Kenya and India to England

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