Words leave imprints in your mind like footprints in the sand...
beach reading
starry skies to read under
reading in nature

Blog

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?

Welcome to the literary departure lounge !

On the (Book) Map: The Cottingley Affair

  • Submitted: 18th March 2026

The Cottingley Affair Cottingley refers a small village near Bradford, Yorkshire, known for the Cottingley Fairies -  a series of photographs taken by cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths in the 1910s. These photos…

Mystery set in the Australian Outback

  • Submitted: 16th March 2026

Last One Out - Jane Harper Where are we going? The Australian Outback Think nothing for miles, dust, road tracks..... a very remote village Secrets from the past Carralon Ridge…

Spanish novel La Toffana

  • Submitted: 13th March 2026

Spanish novel La Toffana Destination Rome, Italy 1658 To meet the woman from history who was accused of creating poisons which she would then sell to women who wanted control…

Five Spy Novels to Keep Your Eye On.

  • Submitted: 11th March 2026

Five Spy Novels to Keep Your Eye On. Keep an eye on this little lot - for complete and secretive entry into the world of spies and covert operations. There…

Map Monday – Reaper

  • Submitted: 9th March 2026

Reaper -  Vanda Symon Where are we going? Auckland A killer is hunting Auckland’s homeless. No one cares. No one but Max Grimes. For he is one of them. and…

Featured Book

Andalucía negra

2000s: Andalucia – the sunny southern area of Spain – and deadly too…

Read more