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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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World Book Day 2026

  • Submitted: 23rd April 2026

World Bo0k Day 2026 A special day for book lovers everywhere and is a day always celebrated at The BookTrail! Why I am thankful for books Book Maps on TheBookTrail…

Book Binding Magic

  • Submitted: 22nd April 2026

Book Binding Magic The art of bookbinding is one I find really fascinating. It's an art that makes me think of Victorian times for some reason. An art that you…

The Vienna of Hotel Orient – Map Monday

  • Submitted: 20th April 2026

The Vienna of Hotel Orient Where are we going? There are some novels that come along that just have that spark. That spark that makes you wonder why you have…

The Glitzy World of Elizabeth and Marilyn

  • Submitted: 17th April 2026

The Glitzy World of Elizabeth and Marilyn Take two of the most iconic women in the world - Elizabeth II, the Queen no less and Marilyn Monroe - put them…

TheBookTrail is one of the best 100 book blogs!

  • Submitted: 16th April 2026

BookTrail Award! It is always an honour to hear how you lovely lot feel about the books, trails and bookish musings posted on here, not to mention the huge response…

Featured Book

Such a Nice Girl

2000s: Is your daughter the victim … or the killer?

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