The HWA Debut Crown shortlist
HWA short list announced Congratulations! The HWA Debut Crown Shortlist has been announced and it is a cracking list if I say so myself. I alongside Ayo Onatade (Shotsblog) and…
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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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The Cloisters set in New York – Katy Hayes
The Cloisters The Cloisters is a rather fabulous gothic museum and garden renowned for its collection of medieval and Renaissance art. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in…
Marriage Portrait set in Florence – Maggie O’Farrell
Lucrezia Duchess of Ferrera Marriage Portrait set in Florence - Maggie O'Farrell - The Marriage Portrait is a wonderful novel. It's set deep in the heart of the Italian Renaissance…
Nordic Noir – The Cabin by Jørn Lier Horst
Thriller set in Norway - a remote cabin in the woods It's been fifteen years since Simon Meier walked out of his house, never to be seen again. And just…
Crime fiction set in Iceland – Deceit – Jónína Leósdóttir
Icelandic crime fiction .A novel written by a new and exciting voice in Icelandic crime fiction. Jónína Leósdóttir is very well known in her native country - she's a novelist, playwright…
