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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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French Noir with a twist

  • Submitted: 13th September 2024

French Noir with a twist Here's a series I want to shout about. I have spent hours in Paris' underworld yet again and it was an utter delight. The series…

Historical fiction set in Italy

  • Submitted: 9th September 2024

The Glassmaker - Tracy Chevalier Tracy Chevalier is a top writer of historical fiction. She brings people to life from the page, weave a good story from small details and…

Isolation Island Scotland – Louise Minchin

  • Submitted: 7th September 2024

Isolation Island Scotland - Louise Minchin Get excited about this book - written by a lovely lady and famous face - Louise has been on telly for years and now…

Swedish Cosy Crime

  • Submitted: 6th September 2024

Cosy fiction in Sweden Sweden and the other Scandi countries are well known for their noir and Scandi crime but it would be a shame to think that this is…

Books with Cats on the Cover

  • Submitted: 4th September 2024

Books with Cats on the Cover Cats have attitude. That's probably why they are on so many book covers. They get really involved too - from everything to getting a…

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