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 !
Northern Summer - BookTrail Style Summer in the North of England has to be seen to be believed. City break...check. countryside jaunt....check. Historic castles....check. Stunning country manor houses....check..... And that…
They Can't Burn Us All - Cathryn Kemp Where are we going? To the Kirkjuból witch trials.... The setting: Map of locations in They can't Burn Us All Kirkjuból is now known…
The Violin Maker’s Secret This wonderful novel brings to life the story of the violin! We might start off in London Heathrow's lost and found, but the story soon moves…
Bloody Scotland - McIlVanney Longlist! Today is the day! Just look at this! The amazing Longlist for Bloody Scotland 2026 and it's a humdinger of a list. Get yourself to…
Totem by Matthew Hall Where are we going? Totem is a tale of ruthless exploitation set in the rarely seen world of Canada’s First Nations people. Totem locations on a…
