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Ten great books set in East Africa. East Africa is a region of stunning geographical and cultural diversity, serving as the cradle of humanity. Dominated by the Great Rift Valley, the landscape features iconic landmarks like Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti...
Home Before Dark by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, psychological thriller set in Western Iceland. TR: Victoria Cribb If I could award Home Before Dark more than five out of five for its evocative setting descriptions and tense, psychological drama, I...
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst, novel set in Southern England. Longlisted for the Polari Prize 2025 (which, in fact, this year has been cancelled and you can read why on this LINK via BBC News). Dave Win is the...
The Second Chance Supper Club by Caroline Roberts, novel set in the fictional village of Tilldale, Northumberland. “Northumberland’s wildly rugged beauty had drawn her back…” Fictional Tilldale is within striking distance of Alnwick. Cath lived quite happily with Trevor and...
Slanting Towards The Sea by Lidija Hilje, a novel of relationships set in Croatia. A Marie-Claire UK Best New Book for August 2025. This came highly recommended from two people, who have the inside track in the book world...
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