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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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Skylark – Paris – Map Monday

  • Submitted: 2nd February 2026

Skylark - Paris - Map Monday Where are we going? PARIS We head to Paris in this novel over two timelines - 1660s and 1940s where we travel to two…

Books to Watch Out For in February 2026

  • Submitted: 1st February 2026

Books to Watch Out For in February 2026 Books to put on your radar for your literary holidays in the month of February.....   Paris, France Skylark - Paula Lain…

Denise Mina – Guest Programmer for Bloody Scotland 2026

  • Submitted: 30th January 2026

Denise Mina at the helm of Bloody Scotland International bestselling crime writer, Denise Mina, is today revealed to be the guest programmer for the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival…

Books set in Hot Countries

  • Submitted: 28th January 2026

Books set in hot countries Everyone needs a bit of heat when it's winter certainly so how about picking up one of the below?   France A French Guesthouse - Isabelle…

The Isolated Fen Hospital in Paper Sisters

  • Submitted: 27th January 2026

Fen Hospital in Paper Sisters Sometimes there is a story that really captures the imagination. Paper Sisters is due out on Feb 12th but get this on your radar now…

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Thornby Manor

1891:  Whispers of a dead wife, an estranged son and locked-away secrets haunt the corridors of Thornby Manor

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