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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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Haunted houses in books

  • Submitted: 3rd October 2025

Haunted houses in books Oh there are many, many haunted houses in fiction of course but which five should you read for a very unique take on a haunted house?…

Translated fiction set in Italy

  • Submitted: 2nd October 2025

The Little I Knew Translated fiction from Foundry Editions. Off to Scauri we go! Map of locations in The Little I Knew   BOOK COVER Map of locations in The…

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025

  • Submitted: 29th September 2025

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025 Oh there is a book out this month that will blow your mind and take you to more places than you care…

No Women Were Harmed – set in an asylum

  • Submitted: 25th September 2025

No Women Were Harmed Ever wondered what it would have been like to have been trapped inside a Victorian asylum? Oh you are going to want to read this, just…

Durham Book Festival 2025

  • Submitted: 19th September 2025

Durham Book Festival 2025 Who here loves a good book festival? If you haven't considered heading to Durham before now, get yourself at one of the many events taking place…

Featured Book

El Cine Ambulante de Mr Saito

1910 onwards: An abandoned baby, a tiny island and a travelling cinema have a story to tell…

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