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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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BookTrail Ambassadors – Elizabeth from Alaska

  • Submitted: 15th December 2017

Hello! I’m Elizabeth, an Alaskan based librarian, archivist, and literary travel blogger at A Suitcase Full of Books. A Suitcase Full of Books While I do spend half my time…

#TravelTuesday – Books set in parks

  • Submitted: 12th December 2017

Following a lovely shout out by Northumberland Park today, Travel Tuesday is all about books set in a park - with a few in Northumberland Park of course - to…

An International Book Club!

  • Submitted: 8th December 2017

There's a new bookclub in town and if you love translated fiction, boy are you in for a treat! The BookTrail was invited over to chat to this lovely bunch…

TravelTuesday – Books set in a gothic house

  • Submitted: 5th December 2017

There's something about a very old creaky house that really makes for a thrilling read. Gothic, creaking floorboards, shadows, mysterious doors that don't open and ghostly voices which whisper thorough…

Working with Julia Bradbury!

  • Submitted: 29th November 2017

Today is an exciting day! TheBookTrail is working in partnership with the lovely Julia Bradbury and The Outdoor Guide to get people walking, visiting literary locations and more besides up…

Featured Book

Seis Cocodrilos

2000s: Best friends can make the worst of enemies

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