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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 to Read When You’re at the GYM

  • Submitted: 29th August 2025

Books to Read When You're at the GYM These books all feature body parts in the title so quite apt to read at the gym, Instead of working out of…

Map Monday – The Gowkaran Tree of Iran

  • Submitted: 25th August 2025

The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen Iran - A clever novel and one that's particularly relevant given the news - this is a story that takes place…

When a Book Captures Your Heart and Soul

  • Submitted: 24th August 2025

When a Book Captures Your Heart and Soul There are many books that I feel have captured my heart and soul, but there are some very special ones that I…

Books set in Ancient Greece

  • Submitted: 22nd August 2025

Books set in Ancient Greece Books set in ancient Greek should be in display cases like in museums. Not only are they beautiful and hark back to a past we…

Map Monday – The Dying Light

  • Submitted: 18th August 2025

The Dying Light Daniel Aubrey heads bac to Orkney in book two of his crime fiction series. Orkney is a place of mystery and secrets it seems... A Dying Light…

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