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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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Bullet Train set in Japan between Tokyo and Marioka

  • Submitted: 25th March 2021

Thriller set on a train racing across Japan Bullet Train set in Japan between Tokyo and Marioka. Five killers find themselves on a bullet train from Tokyo competing for a suitcase…

Five books set in Spain

  • Submitted: 23rd March 2021

Five books to travel with to Spain - #BookTrailLiteraryTour Spain is always a popular place to travel to, but it’s also very touristy. So, what can you do that’s just…

Murder mystery set on an island

  • Submitted: 22nd March 2021

The Invitation by A M Castle A classic example of a book that comes along at the right time. Thirteen guests on a remote island. There’s limited access as the…

Histfic set in Oxford – the Dictionary of Lost Words Pip Williams

  • Submitted: 19th March 2021

A mystery of words - the Oxford Dictionary Histfic set in Oxford - the Dictionary of Lost Words Pip Williams - Have you ever thought about how the dictionary came…

Histfic set in Bletchley – The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

  • Submitted: 15th March 2021

Historical mysteries at Bletchley Circle A novel about three woman who come together at the secret code breaking world of Bletchley. Tragedy strikes and they become strangers to one another…

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