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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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The Repentants – Fife – Map Monday

  • Submitted: 11th May 2026

The Repentants - Kate Foster Where are we going? Anywhere Kate Foster takes you, you know it's going to be good - Kate writes books set in places where there…

Wanderlust Wednesday – Tips for Travel

  • Submitted: 6th May 2026

Travel tips for Bookworms Travelling around as a reader is a LOT easier now that Kindles and E readers are a thing. But on my travels, I have picked up…

Sewing on a Sunday

  • Submitted: 3rd May 2026

Sewing on a Sunday Relaxing  on a Sunday - there's nothing like it! When you do a craft and listen to an audiobook, there's a special kind of magic. Sewing…

Bookish Gardening

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Gardening via a book Some people find gardening relaxing. Others find gardens relaxing. Those who prefer the second might want to grab a cuppa and settle down on a blanket…

Books set in New Zealand

  • Submitted: 29th April 2026

Books set in New Zealand Travelling to New Zealand is a long journey for many. BUT with a book it's not! Here are some of the latest books that are…

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They Can’t Burn Us All

1655: A witch-hunting craze is sweeping across the land of ice and fire

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