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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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International Translation Day

  • Submitted: 30th September 2016

International Translation Day is the annual event for the translation community. Today the event is being marked with a day long conference of events in London with all those involved…

Richard and Judy Autumn Reads

  • Submitted: 27th September 2016

When do you know it's really autumn? Leaves on the pavement, the need for a roaring fire and a nice cup of hot chocolate or a Richard and Judy Autumn…

A postcard from Toronto

  • Submitted: 25th September 2016

Today marks the day of Word On The Street  Toronto - and it's  27 years old this year. That means for 27 years, they’ve been sharing and revelling in the…

Killer Women Competition

  • Submitted: 21st September 2016

Killer Women in on in London 15th October - so not long now!  Time to prepare and celebrate everything there is to celebrate about Killer Women in crime fiction.... Together…

WOTS on in Toronto?

  • Submitted: 17th September 2016

WOTS on next Weekend in Toronto? Well only the 27th Word on The Street that's what! Been to and loved this festival for ever so it's a huge pleasure to…

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The Secret of Secrets

2025: Robert Langdon is back.

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