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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 fiction set in 1700s London

  • Submitted: 26th June 2025

The Art of a Lie You know when a book comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. A book that makes you smile, want to hug it…

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…

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The Reluctant Spy

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