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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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#Vera does Harrogate

  • Submitted: 28th July 2017

They say to keep the best for last and it was certainly true on the last day in Harrogate when Vera and her sidekick came to town..with creator Ann Cleeves…

The Booktrailer does Harrogate

  • Submitted: 25th July 2017

Harrogate is over for another year and what a festival it was. Panels with the best authors in the business. Debut authors, aspiring authors and everyone who loves crime fiction.…

Sunday At Theakstons

  • Submitted: 20th July 2017

Sunday might be the last day of the festival but you know what they say - keep the best till last! Everything comes to those who wait pet as Vera…

Theakstons Super Saturday

  • Submitted: 19th July 2017

Saturday is the big day at Harrogate and there's some equally big names to chat to. Who else can you ask questions such as "Who are you planning to kill…

Theakstons on Friday

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Harrogate is upon us! Taking place in the lush grounds of the Old Swan Hotel where the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie used as her bolt hole when she escaped…

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