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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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Historical novel set in Florence and Venice

  • Submitted: 23rd June 2025

Carnival of Lies - D V Bishop If you haven't read the Cesare Aldo novels yet, get to it as you are missing out! This is the fifth in the…

Deadline set in the world of live TV- Steph McGovern

  • Submitted: 22nd June 2025

Deadline- Steph McGovern Steph McGovern has been on the TV for ages now - she's a stalwart of the news and her own show Steph's Packed Lunch which ran until…

Books that reimagine fairytales

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Books that reimagine fairytales There are books that really propel you into fairyesque worlds.  I have a corner of my reading room where I like to have a few books…

Adventure Writing – Wilbur Smith

  • Submitted: 21st June 2025

Adventure Writing Who's ready to go on an adventure? The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is an international prize that supports and celebrates the best adventure writing today. The Prize…

Books that tell you what to do

  • Submitted: 20th June 2025

Books with phrases in the titles Some books evoke song titles, others sayings or sometimes a title reminds you of something, no? Here's a fun collection: Same Time Next Week…

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The Good Father

2025: You think this is a straight forward missing child case………………….

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