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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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Translated fiction set in Italy

  • Submitted: 2nd October 2025

The Little I Knew Translated fiction from Foundry Editions. Off to Scauri we go! Map of locations in The Little I Knew   BOOK COVER Map of locations in The…

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025

  • Submitted: 29th September 2025

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025 Oh there is a book out this month that will blow your mind and take you to more places than you care…

No Women Were Harmed – set in an asylum

  • Submitted: 25th September 2025

No Women Were Harmed Ever wondered what it would have been like to have been trapped inside a Victorian asylum? Oh you are going to want to read this, just…

Durham Book Festival 2025

  • Submitted: 19th September 2025

Durham Book Festival 2025 Who here loves a good book festival? If you haven't considered heading to Durham before now, get yourself at one of the many events taking place…

Spanish Beauty

  • Submitted: 18th September 2025

Spanish Beauty Translated fiction from Foundry Editions. Now for those of you who have been to Benidorm....be prepared to be shocked..... And for those yet to go - this isn't…

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The Last Witch

1485: Will she be damned by flame… or cursed by magic?

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