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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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A Right Royal BookTrail

  • Submitted: 18th May 2018

Royal Book Trail Whether you're a royal wedding fan or not, you can't move for news about the royal wedding. Well, why not escape into a book instead - you…

National Walking Month

  • Submitted: 16th May 2018

It's always a good idea for a walk. You get out in the fresh air, it's free, you can do it alone or with friends, and you get to explore…

Deaf Awareness Week – Read Dark Pines

  • Submitted: 14th May 2018

This week is Deaf Awareness Week. Something we should talk about more and certainly be more aware of since it affects so many people - not just those who are…

French Book Friday -French way of looking at life

  • Submitted: 11th May 2018

Having read some very fine books set in France, and books by French writers, there is a way of looking at books to get the most from life. A life…

Newcastle Noir Roundup

  • Submitted: 8th May 2018

Newcastle Noir is over for another year. What a weekend that was! There's no words that can describe what a fun and criminally good time was had by all. So…

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