Books set in Norway – The Boy at the Door, Alex Dahl
The Boy at the Door is a thriller set in Sandefjord, Norway This is a psychological thriller by Alex Dahl, an author who lives in Sandefjord where she sets her novel,…
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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 by Orenda – Literary crime fiction from around the world
Orenda always publishes unique books and this year has been no exception. Translated fiction is something they always excel at, and their literary fiction has been varied, insightful and gripping.…
Book set in Malaya -The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
The Night Tiger is a lyrical tale of Chinese folklore, set in Malaysia. Malaysia of course used to be called Malaya and during the 1930s when the book takes place,…
Five books set in English Country Manors – A Literary Tour
This is the perfect time of year to settle down with a book. A cosy read beside a roaring fire. And if that book takes place in a creaking, country…
Book set in The Australian Outback – Scrublands by Chris Hammer
Novel set in the fictional towns of Riversend and Bellington. Scrublands by Chris Hammer are an ominous place to be. The towns might be fictional but they are very raw and…
