Words leave imprints in your mind like footprints in the sand...
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?
Welcome to the literary departure lounge !
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
The BookTrail Travel Awards 2018 are in their third week. This time, it's the five books with the Best Book Moment. Scenes in a book often stick in your mind…
