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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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Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop set in KOREA

  • Submitted: 6th October 2023

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop A tale of life in Korea and woman who quits the rat race to open up a bookshop.  BookTrail Travel to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop Boarding…

Five Books set in Edinburgh by women writers

  • Submitted: 4th October 2023

Five Books set in Edinburgh by women writers This week sees the first Edinburgh Fiction Festival for Women in Edinburgh. It's not just for authors who are either Scottish or…

Thriller set in Geneva – Richard Armitage

  • Submitted: 3rd October 2023

Geneva with Richard Armitage Now, this novel is getting some interest on social media. It's the actor's first novel and a thriller to boot. With his experience of what works…

Hazardous Spirits set in 1920s Edinburgh

  • Submitted: 2nd October 2023

Hazardous Spirits set in 1920s Edinburgh Ghostly goings on in a city already known for its gothic charm? Sign me up! BookTrail Locations in Hazardous Spirits Boarding Pass Information: Edinburgh…

Best BookTrail of September

  • Submitted: 1st October 2023

Best BookTrail of September The book chosen for September's booktrail award took even me by surprise. Yes, I know! It's an author I love but a book I didn't think…

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The Midnight Secret

1930s: Jayne Ferguson has always been a keeper of secrets – especially her own . . .

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