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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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Books set in the World of Sport

  • Submitted: 2nd October 2026

Books set in the World of Sport Even if you hate sport in real life, these will give you enough mental and visual exercise for the twists and turns of…

International Translation Day

  • Submitted: 30th September 2026

International Translation Day International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September. It is one day set aside  in order to celebrate language professionals, translators, and interpreters who ,…

Autumn Musings

  • Submitted: 28th September 2026

Autumn Musings A favourite time of year for many and why? It's cosy reading season and there are so many reasons why the cosiness heightens the reading experience You can…

Books set in Spain

  • Submitted: 25th September 2026

Books set in Spain Sun, sea, sand and SPANISH adventure. Not far away when you read one of these beauties Spanish Beauty Esther Garcia Llovet Meet Michela, English gangster father,…

Books Where People Get Stuck in Interesting Places

  • Submitted: 24th September 2026

Books Where People Get Stuck in Interesting Places What a title eh? But there are a few books that really do get you in to some interesting tight spots..... Get…

Featured Book

The House that eats the Dead

2026: A family moves into their dream home – only to discover that it hides an insatiable hunger

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