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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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Gothic novel set in Norway – The Nesting CJ Cooke

  • Submitted: 11th October 2020

Gothic Norway with CJ Cooke This is a gothic mystery with Norwegian folklore mixed and merged with magic. If you're into gothic folklore then this book will give you all…

HWA Debut Crown Shortlist announced!

  • Submitted: 8th October 2020

The Historical Writers Awards - Debut Crown The Historical Writers Awards were announced yesterday and I was really excited to be a judge again this yeas. I LOVE historical fiction…

Five books set in bookshops

  • Submitted: 6th October 2020

Five books set in bookshops #BookTrailLiterarySettings Missing Bookshop Day already? Well as we booklovers know, every day is bookshop day really! I've come across several books that really capture the…

Book set on a ship – The Devil and the Dark Water

  • Submitted: 3rd October 2020

Stu Turton's journey on the high seas Book set on a ship - The Devil and the Dark Water - There's a treat in store for historical fiction fans. This…

Finnish books set on ferries

  • Submitted: 2nd October 2020

Books that ferry you to Finland I've come across some books recently from Finland that are set on ferries. Well that's not strictly true as only one is set on…

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Just a Little Dinner

2025: Parisians behaving badly: a dinner party implodes

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