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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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Magical novel set in Paris

  • Submitted: 12th October 2025

Magical novel set in Paris The Modern Fairies by Clare Pollard  is one of those novels that seems perfect for a night time read when the nights are drawing in…

Books with plot twists to blow your mind

  • Submitted: 10th October 2025

Books with amazing plot twists There are some books that stay with you for the ingenious way they twist your expectations on their head. When I read the following, the…

BookTrails with The Outdoor Guide and Julia Bradbury

  • Submitted: 7th October 2025

BookTrails with The Outdoor Guide Very happy to announce today a series of special literary guides with Julia Bradbury and her team The Outdoor Guide, where The BookTrail showcases some…

Map Monday – Maps and Globes in Books

  • Submitted: 6th October 2025

Maps and Globes in fiction No surprise that maps and globes are a particular favourite focus here on TheBookTrail. When there's a book containing a map or book that is…

Haunted houses in books

  • Submitted: 3rd October 2025

Haunted houses in books Oh there are many, many haunted houses in fiction of course but which five should you read for a very unique take on a haunted house?…

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The Midnight Secret

1930s: Jayne Ferguson has always been a keeper of secrets – especially her own . . .

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