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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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Map Monday – The Dying Light

  • Submitted: 18th August 2025

The Dying Light Daniel Aubrey heads bac to Orkney in book two of his crime fiction series. Orkney is a place of mystery and secrets it seems... A Dying Light…

The World of Jane Austen in Books

  • Submitted: 17th August 2025

Bath with Jane Austen There are many classic writers in the English language. However, I think that Jane Austen stands out as being one of the most widely known and…

Books about musical events

  • Submitted: 15th August 2025

Music events in books Oh this is the season for holidays and festivals, right? Pack that case, get your tent and let's go   Glastonbury - England When We Were…

Map Monday – A Murder in Paris

  • Submitted: 11th August 2025

A Murder in Paris There's always that book that you pick up and dive into the pages within - only to find that you have never been here before or…

Tiny Bookshops of Vienna

  • Submitted: 10th August 2025

Tiny Bookshops of Vienna In today's bookshop post, there are two gems to discover. One was a new bookstore called Tyrolia just behind St Stephens Square and the huge cathedral.…

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