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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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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…

Books set in Ancient Greece

  • Submitted: 14th January 2026

Books set in Ancient Greece Books are like time machines when you can head back to Ancient Greece at the turn of a page. Five to take a look at:…

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An Enigma by the Sea

2025: A couple vanishes from a locked villa….

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