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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 that reimagine fairytales

  • Submitted: 22nd June 2025

Books that reimagine fairytales There are books that really propel you into fairyesque worlds.  I have a corner of my reading room where I like to have a few books…

Adventure Writing – Wilbur Smith

  • Submitted: 21st June 2025

Adventure Writing Who's ready to go on an adventure? The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is an international prize that supports and celebrates the best adventure writing today. The Prize…

Books that tell you what to do

  • Submitted: 20th June 2025

Books with phrases in the titles Some books evoke song titles, others sayings or sometimes a title reminds you of something, no? Here's a fun collection: Same Time Next Week…

River of Stars set on an island – Georgina Moore

  • Submitted: 16th June 2025

River of Stars - Georgina Moore Walnut Tree Island is home to artists, dreamers, lovers and heartbreakers. Written by an author who herself, lives on houseboat in the Thames, you…

Quirky books set in London

  • Submitted: 15th June 2025

Quirky books set in London There are some very quirky books set in the capital....you ready for a trip you will never forget? Yellow Eye A scientist desperately searches for…

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The Swell

1910. 1970s :In the middle of a severe storm two sisters rescue a mysterious man from a shipwreck.

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