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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 magical worlds

  • Submitted: 19th June 2023

Books set in the world of magic These are some of the most immersive and magical books you will read. Imagine being part of a circus, a theatre play,  a…

Romance set on the French Riviera – Fliss Chester

  • Submitted: 16th June 2023

Meet me  on the French Riviera asks Fliss Chester This summer it's time to head straight for the sun and sand of the French Riviera. It's a summer of millionaires, martinis…

The Contest set on Kilimanjaro – Karen Hamilton

  • Submitted: 12th June 2023

The Contest of Kilimanjaro - Karen Hamilton Ooh if you are anything like me and will never climb  a mountain in real life, this is THE book for you.. You…

Lucinda Riley and her Literary Legacy

  • Submitted: 11th June 2023

Lucinda Riley and The Seven Sisters The literary wonder that was Lucinda Riley died on this day in 2021 and I just wanted to create a little corner of the…

One Italian Summer in Ischia – Catherine Mangan

  • Submitted: 9th June 2023

One Italian Summer in Ischia The tagline is 'Escape to Italy this summer and fall in love with the perfect holiday romance!. Well don't mind if I do....  BookTrail Travel…

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The Darkening Globe

1597: Each time the globe turns, murder strikes…

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