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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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Books to read during panto season

  • Submitted: 9th December 2022

Books to read during panto season It's Panto season. Oh not it isn't...... For anyone who can't or doesn't go to a theatre to take part in a pantomime, what…

The Circus Train set across Europe by Amita Parikh

  • Submitted: 5th December 2022

Circus Train The Circus in this novel is one set on a train. A train that crosses Europe, stopping off in onen city after another to entertain people. It's got…

Books with animals on the cover

  • Submitted: 4th December 2022

Covers with animals on them Not that I would ever say to judge a book purely by it's covers but sometimes, the cute animal on the cover makes me pick…

Maureen Fry competition

  • Submitted: 1st December 2022

Advent Competition Today is competition time for all of you Rachel Joyce and Harold and Maureen Fry fans. If you would like to spend time with Maureen and Harold there…

Christmas at Highland Flower Shop – Lucy Coleman

  • Submitted: 28th November 2022

Scottish Highlands and a flower shop I'm not usually a fan of Christmas novels but this one stood out. It's set in Fort William which is very close to Lock…

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The Italian Vineyard

1939, 2025: A dusty bottle of wine and a family mystery that will change everything…

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