Staycations in books
Stay home with a good book and relax this summer! You don't have to go far to find drama.....The books in this selection are perfect for staying at home 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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Police procedural set in Orkney – Lin Anderson
Book set on Orkney with Lin Anderson The Killing Tide by Lin Anderson sees forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod investigating a mysterious abandoned ship which has swept ashore in the Orkney Isles.....…
Summer reading challenges
Reading when the sun is shining There's something very special about reading outdoors in the sunshine. We often read in a different way too - more on the kindle if…
The Great British BookTrail – Portbello Bookshop
The Portobello Bookshop in Portobello, Edinburgh The second bookshop on my little mini tour was this gem in Portobello. An hour or so's walk from Princess Street, or you can…
The Fair Botanists set in Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan
The Fair Botanists of Edinburgh by Sara Sheridan It's the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV's impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a…
