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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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Spotlight on Prague’s Astronomical Clock – via Books

  • Submitted: 9th November 2026

Visit Prague's Astronomical Clock This wonderful clock in the middle of Prague features in two novels - very different from each other - but ones that give a very unique…

Remember Remember – 5 Books to Read in November

  • Submitted: 5th November 2026

Remember Remember - 5 Books to Read in November There are so many books to cosy up with as you watch the fireworks or stay the house hiding behind the…

When a Great Book Series Ends

  • Submitted: 2nd November 2026

When a Great Book Series Ends When there is a book series you love, the more books the merrier, right? But - when that series comes to an end, it's…

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2026

  • Submitted: 1st November 2026

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2026 A book that stood out this month? A sad farewell to this fine read and the series! The book?   The Corpse on…

When Book Characters Take on a Life of Their Own

  • Submitted: 30th October 2026

When Book Characters Take on a Life of Their Own Agatha Christie and Jane Austen - great writers or characters in their own right? Well, take a look at this…

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The House of Cursed Daughters

1307, 1865, present day: Three women. Seven centuries. One unbreakable blood curse…

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