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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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Best BookTrail of the Month – March 2023

  • Submitted: 4th April 2023

Best BookTrail of the Month - March 2023 I picked a very remarkable book for this month's pick. I read something that I hadn't read before and it moved me…

The House of Whispers set in Rome – Anna Mazzola

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The House of Whispers set in Rome A wonderful new read by Anna Mazzola.  Set in a gothic house where there are strange goings on, this is a house you…

Dust Child set in Vietnam

  • Submitted: 3rd April 2023

Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Que Mai This is a book you need to read. One that completely blew me away to be honest. It's a story that flips expectation…

Who is Maud Dixon set in Morocco

  • Submitted: 31st March 2023

Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews When a novel title is a question, it needs reading and finding out! A writer who goes under a pseudonym, someone who works for her…

The Messenger set in Paris – Megan Davis

  • Submitted: 27th March 2023

The Messenger - Megan Davis This book will transport you right to the heart of Paris. Well, it's dark heart. Even though this is both a crime book and a…

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