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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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Books set in Japan

  • Submitted: 8th August 2025

Books set in Japan The number of books being translated from Japanese are hot at the moment and that is no suprise! There are some fascinating stories coming from Japanese…

Map Monday – Edenglassie

  • Submitted: 4th August 2025

Edenglassie A very interesting location today - one you probably won't have heard of - as it no longer exists. However this location is a very historical one. Map of…

Spotlight on.. Orenda Books

  • Submitted: 3rd August 2025

Orenda Spotlight There is something exciting and very special about Orenda Books. I have known Karen for many years now and remember when she first set up Orenda Books. Well,…

Holiday month on The BookTrail

  • Submitted: 1st August 2025

August holidays on The BookTrail We all love a bit of sun and sand in August don't we? Getting away from it all for a while? Escaping to a whole…

Book (Trail) of the Month – August 2025

  • Submitted: 30th July 2025

Book (Trail) of the Month – August 2025 Where is good to travel in August via a book? This month, it's a crime thriller and ...unsettling but it's goes to…

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Death at the White Hart

2025: From the creator of Broadchurch…

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