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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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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?…

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…

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Secrets of the First School

Future: An ancient power is returning . . . and is hungry for revenge.

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