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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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Sister Europe set in Berlin

  • Submitted: 14th April 2025

Sister Europe - Nell Zink An irresistible and poignant novel about the upper echelons of Berlin society you say? Don your best frock or dining suit and let's open the…

Historical novel set in Corfu

  • Submitted: 11th April 2025

The Greek House - Dinah Jefferies Dinah Jefferies has written some of the most atmospheric books ever. They have been set in far flung places such as Asia and Ceylon.…

Spanish book set in 1970s Berlin and Madrid

  • Submitted: 10th April 2025

Noche Oscura Sobre Berlín This book - A Dark Night Over Berlin - has all the ingredients of a good novel - two big locations, both with links to war…

Historical fiction set in Egypt

  • Submitted: 7th April 2025

The Golden Hour - Kate Lord Brown Stunning location and dual timeline in the latest novel by Kate Lord Brown. 1930s Egypt has never seemed so fascinating.... Map of locations…

BookTrail Brunch – New Book Excitement

  • Submitted: 6th April 2025

BookTrail Brunch  - New Book Excitement I love the feeling of opening up a new book. A book I feel excited about. A book (always in print - I don't…

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The Darkening Globe

1597: Each time the globe turns, murder strikes…

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