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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 that Champion Women

  • Submitted: 28th February 2025

Books about Strong Women There have been some books that have really come onto the radar for the way they champion women, often real ones from history, and give them…

Novel set in the art world in Provence

  • Submitted: 26th February 2025

The Artist - Lucy Steeds The Artist by Lucy Steeds is a feast for the senses. Map of locations in The Artist BOARDING PASS INFORMATION Destination : Provence Author guide:…

Mystery set on Capri – Katy Hays

  • Submitted: 24th February 2025

The Vipers - Katy Hays Heading off to Capri today with a family who return every year to prove that a death there was a tragic accident. There's death and mystery…

Map Monday – They Had It Coming

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Map Monday This book  - They Had it Coming - comes out in May but get this on your Mountain of Mystery  - ie the TBR pile as there is…

Bookshops of the World – Livraria Bertrand, Porto

  • Submitted: 23rd February 2025

Livraria Bertrand, Porto Livraria Bertrand is a Portuguese book retailer with 59 branches nationwide. Founded in 1732, its original store in the Chiado neighbourhood of Lisbon was declared to be the oldest operating bookstore in…

Featured Book

Estella’s Fury

1835: Great Expectations meets Killing Eve

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