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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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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…

The Girl from the Island of Guernsey by Lorna Cook

  • Submitted: 10th March 2021

Guernsey set novel with Lorna Cook You really need to read Lorna Cook. She's written some fascinating stories and this time she takes us to Guernsey for a war time…

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