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Check through the Blog posts below to find our latest extended book reviews, our #TalkingLocationWith … pieces, and our views on matters of general literary interest. Search by either Location or by the Keywords you would like to come up in the results…

Ten Great Books set in SOUTH KOREA

Ten Great Books set in SOUTH KOREA 2nd January 2026

Ten great book set in South Korea. South Korea offers an extraordinary travel experience where ancient history meets futuristic modernity. Visitors flock to Seoul to explore vibrant street markets, high-tech urban hubs, and majestic historic sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace. Beyond the capital,...

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Ten Great Books set in SOUTH AFRICA

Ten Great Books set in SOUTH AFRICA 1st January 2026

Ten great books set in South Africa. South Africa is a country of profound contrasts and stunning natural beauty at the continent’s southern tip. It is uniquely defined by its three capital cities – Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein –...

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A tale of corruption and murder in HAMBURG

A tale of corruption and murder in HAMBURG 23rd December 2025

Sharks by Simone Buchholz, a tale of corruption and murder in Hamburg. Translated by Rachel Ward. The very welcome return of Prosecutor Chastity Riley in another crime thriller set in Hamburg. Chasity has a bad cough – sounds more...

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Dark novel set in VENICE at the turn of the 20th Century

Dark novel set in VENICE at the turn of the 20th Century 22nd December 2025

Venetian Vespers by John Banville, a dark novel set in Venice at the turn of the 20th Century. I always love a book by John Banville, there is something about his writing that lulls his reader into the darker...

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A Dystopian adventure set in an ENGLAND of the near future

A Dystopian adventure set in an ENGLAND of the near future 19th December 2025

The Water That May Come by Amy Lilwall, a dystopian adventure set in an England of the near future. The Water May Come is the story of four disparate characters and how they plan to be safe, as England...

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