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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 18h

Just back from a fascinating time with @kristenloesch in Hong Kong...

The Hong Kong Widow out now!

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@allisonandbusby.bsky.social #authorsonlocation

The Hong Kong Widow with Kristen Loesch - The Book Trail

The Hong Kong Widow with Kristen Loesch Discover the locations in novels with TheBookTrail Literary Travel Agency Travel by the book

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 19h

haha I'm shameless, If I'd been there I would have asked him and had a right laugh. ( just done it the other day with a doc who looked VERY like Stanley Tucci! haha)

TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 1d

ooh ask him for pic!?

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 1d

Very happy to share one of many literary walking guides with Julia Bradbury and her TOG team

First up - North East England and @ljross.bsky.social

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#authorsonlocation #bookmaps #TOG #TOGwalks #booktrail

BookTrails with The Outdoor Guide and Julia Bradbury - The Book Trail

BookTrails with The Outdoor Guide and Julia Bradbury Literary trails around the North East where you can walk in the footsteps of your favourite authors and see places and locations through the eyes o...

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 2d

On this #MapMonday why not read a book that has a globe or map at its heart?

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#globes #maps #bookmaps

Map Monday - Maps and Globes in Books - The Book Trail

Map Monday - Maps and Globes in Books Discover the locations and settings of the novel with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 3d

Look where #anyabergman took me!

#Paris

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#manillapress #versailles #authorsonlocation @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social

A Tarot Tour of Versailles with Anya Bergman - The Book Trail

A Tarot Tour of Versailles with Anya Bergman Discover the locations of novels with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency Travel by the book

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 3d

Would you ever buy a horsebox and turn it into a book wagon? What a FAB idea!!

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#juliehaworth @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

Bea's Book Wagon - The Book Trail

BookTrail Boarding Pass: Bea’s Book Wagon Destination/location: Sussex. “Blossom Heath” Author/guide: Julie Haworth Departure Time: 2025

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 3d

Oh my word.....

Are you brave enough to enter one of these haunted houses....

They might be fictional but then again.....

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#hauntedhouses #horror #halloween

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Historia – the HWA @historia-hwa.bsky.social · 5d

✍️It's today!
We announce the winning, shortlisted and highly-commended stories in this year's HWA Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition at 1.30pm!
The best in #histfic #shortstory writing.
What gems have the judges found this year?
@dunnettcentral.bsky.social @bettym.bsky.social #HWADDSS25

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 6d

'You have to read it to appreciate the genius comedy of Antti!'

'Who wants to transport a valuable antique sofa to Kilpisjärvi? what a premise!'

Love this! #AnttiTuomainen's #TheWinterJob, t David Hackston, is the Book Trail's book of the month for October!

Out 23/09: geni.us/bvcxI

TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 7d

Book of the Month for October

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@orendabooks.bsky.social #botm #BookTrailofthemonth

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025 - The Book Trail

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025 Discover the locations and settings of novels with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations around the World

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 6d

Fairy tales of the 21st Century: Smartphone, Smartphone on a selfie stick. Who has the prettiest profile pic of them all?

From @libripedia

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 7d

CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE

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#nedpalmer @profilebooks.bsky.social

A Cheesemonger’s Tour de France - The Book Trail

BookTrail Boarding Pass: A Cheesemonger’s Tour de France Destination/location: France Author/guide: Ned Palmer Departure Time: 2025

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 7d

Book of the Month for October

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@orendabooks.bsky.social #botm #BookTrailofthemonth

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025 - The Book Trail

Book (Trail) of the Month – October 2025 Discover the locations and settings of novels with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the Book Books set in locations around the World

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American Literary Translators Association @littranslate.bsky.social · 7d

Be sure to check out all the amazing translators who've been nominated for the various ALTA awards and prizes. One such nominee is Stephania Heim, shortlisted for the Italian Prose in Translation Award for her translation of Girorio de Chirico’s “Mr. Dudron.” Read more at WWU News: buff.ly/BW70ByP

Associate Professor of Literature Stefania Heim shortlisted for translation award

WWU News

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 14d

Line in current read:

"It's noticing the bad thing which makes it notice you. It feeds on attention - fear and your shared glance."

Suitably scared.....but intrigued.......

kermit the frog is covering his mouth with his hand and looking at the camera .

ALT: kermit the frog is covering his mouth with his hand and looking at the camera .

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 14d

A midweek break is just what you need - and @tawilliamsbooks.bsky.social has just the thing:

#Spain #Authorsonlocation

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@boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

Under a Spanish Sky with T A Williams - The Book Trail

Discover the locations in books with The BookTrail Literary Travel Agency. Travel by the book and enjoy literary travel. Books set in locations around the world. Under a Spanish Sky with T A Williams

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 15d

How true is this!!?? #booksky

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 15d

The Murder at World’s End
Downton Abbey meets Knives Out in Cornwall

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#booksky

The Murder at World’s End - The Book Trail

BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Murder at World’s End Destination/location: Cornwall, Lands End Author/guide: Ross Montgomery Departure Time: 1910

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 15d

oh haha that's brilliant! Think @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social will have a chuckle and give you a medal!

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16d

In preparation for the Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival why not take a literary view of the city...

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#edinburgh

TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16d

Just come across a line in a novel...

“If Paris was the boudoir of Europe, then Lapérouse was everything that had given it that salacious reputation”

And I am HERE for it! Just look at it!....

#laperouse #paris

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16d

Very impressive!

Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 16d

So I’ve done 278k steps in three weeks! Way ahead of target but I’m not slowing down. Honestly feeling great for all the fresh air and exercise. It’s all in aid of Venture Scotland and you can still donate. I’m only £22 away from £1,000, which is incredible.
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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16d

haha modest you may be, but this is amazing!!! Huge congrats!

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16d

haha one for you @nlbro.bsky.social ;)

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 16d

ooooh.....

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 16d

History curious? You don't need to be in London (or the UK) to attend many Institute of Historical Research seminars, although if you're in Bloomsbury you'll enjoy doing so. Most are hybrid (online/in person). They're free, usually fortnightly and open to the public.

Starting this week:

Events

Stay up to date with the upcoming events organised or hosted by the Institute of Historical Research

www.history.ac.uk