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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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How to Read on a Literary Holiday

  • Submitted: 4th August 2024

How to Read on a Literary Holiday You have to be very strategic when reading on holiday. If this is going to be a successful time, you need to consider…

Packing for a literary holiday

  • Submitted: 2nd August 2024

Packing for a literary holiday You have to pack well when you go on a literary holiday in real life.  This is a handy guide to help you pack well…

Who lives in a house like this? Literary style

  • Submitted: 1st August 2024

Who lives in a  house like this? August is the month  where many people go on holiday but sometimes, it's not possible and that's why books are there of course.…

Family Secrets in Devon, Scotland and Iceland – Tracy Buchanan

  • Submitted: 29th July 2024

Tracy Buchanan takes you on a journey of family secrets... From the beaches of Devon, via a cosy Scottish lodge in the Highlands to the icefields of Iceland, this is…

Drama set in rural France – The Safe Place by Anna Downes

  • Submitted: 26th July 2024

A Strange place in France You're down on your luck so when a job comes in, you're more likely to take it. When it's a dream job looking after one…

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The Darkening Globe

1597: Each time the globe turns, murder strikes…

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