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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 23h

The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols

Cozy crime set in SANTA BARBARA
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A community sets about solving crime headed by the doughty Mrs B

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Cozy crime set in SANTA BARBARA - TripFiction

The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective by Jo Nichols, cozy crime set in Santa Barbara. Jo Nichols is the pseudonym of husband and wife writing team Joel

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 1d

Thriller set across #Nevada
A mad-cap chase of life and death

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Redemption by Jack Jordan

Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2025

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Thriller set across NEVADA - TripFiction

Redemption by Jack Jordan, thriller set across NEVADA LONGLISTED FOR THEAKSTON’S OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025 Shortlisted for the Wilbur

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 2d

#ReadTheWorld: A Country-by-Country Guide to the best Books on Africa, Asia and Latin America by @PKhaneka

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"..a gateway to your literary and historical adventures.."

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Read The World by Pushpinder Khaneka - TripFiction

Read the World by Pushpinder Khaneka. A Country-by-Country Guide to the best Books on Africa, Asia and Latin America. This is an updated edition of the

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 3d

#SouthernGothic books set in the American South

Curated by Leigh M Hall, author of #TheChambermaids
(coming 11 November 2025)

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"You’d be surprised how many creepy, gothic, horrifically beautiful stories have bloomed out of the Lone Star State.."

A curated list of Southern Gothic Books - TripFiction

Southern Gothic books set in the American South, recommended by author Leigh M Hall The Chambermaids is a Southern Gothic horror novel set in East Texas

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 4d

NEW YORK
Time for a bit of Christmas cheer (I know, I know).
Romcom in Manhattan (and it would be helpful if I didn't mash up saying Bergdorf Goodman, but hey....)
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Christmas on Fifth Avenue by Julie Caplin @JulieCaplin
@harpercollins.bsky.social (One More Chapter)

Christmas on Fifth Avenue (RomCom set in MANHATTAN, New York)

YouTube video by TripFiction #literarywanderlust

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 4d

#fromourbookshelves

#PalmBeachFinland by Antti Tuomainen
TR: David Hackston
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"The wonder of the written word is exemplified by this novel.."

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Novel set in a fictional beach location in FINLAND - TripFiction

Palm Beach, Finland by Antii Tuomainen, novel set in a fictional beach location in FINLAND TR: David Hackston Palm Beach Finland is a stand-alone novel

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Marjory McGinn @marjorywrites.bsky.social · 5d

My latest novel The Greek Proposal,
was inspired by a year living in lovely
#Koroni southern #Greece.
Two writers and 1 crazy terrier #Wallace
So it's an authentic view of life there
beneath the gripping narrative.
#romanticsuspense
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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 5d

ROME
Need any more persuading to pick up this novel of family through the generations? Set in latter half of the 20th Century

All That Is Left of Life by Roberta Recchia
TR: Antonella Lettieri

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@johnmurrays.bsky.social (Dialogue Books)

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All That Is Left of Life (Set around ROME)

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much for taking the time help flag the novel!! So generous

TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 5d

A 19th century adventure of the utmost entertainment

Historical novel set in Regency LONDON
The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay
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"an entertaining and empowering read and one where good ultimately triumphs" #blueskybooks #booksky

Historical novel set in Regency LONDON - TripFiction

The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay, historical novel set in Regency London. A 19th century adventure of the utmost entertainment The Queen of Fives by Alex

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 5d

Novel set on #Corfu

The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies
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"..the author uses a deluge of sensory adjectives to immerse the reader in the landscape.."

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Novel set on CORFU - TripFiction

The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies, novel set on CORFU. The Greek House is the latest in a wonderful selection of novels by Dinah Jefferies. Each of her

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 5d

A dramatic book set in GLASGOW

This Bright Life by Karen Campbell
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"I would recommend this to anyone who wants a rich understanding of the realities of Britain’s underbelly and how it affects children" 5* #blueksybooks #boosky

A dramatic book set in GLASGOW - TripFiction

This Bright Life by Karen Campbell, a dramatic book set in GLASGOW. This Bright Life is a highly realistic portrayal of a poor, working-class suburb of

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 5d

The Escape by Ruth Kelly
Destination thriller set in BURGUNDY
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"..this works as a pool side read but really needs finessing.."

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Destination thriller set in BURGUNDY - TripFiction

The Escape by Ruth Kelly, destination thriller set in BURGUNDY. Adele is an influencer, earning just about enough to live on. Then her thoughts turn to

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!! 😍

TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Tense novel of assault and murder set in
SOUTH LONDON

The Death of Us by Abigail Dean

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A terrifically gripping read (although the premise will be challenging for some) #bluekskybooks #booksky

Tense novel of assault and murder set in SOUTH LONDON - TripFiction

The Death of Us by Abigail Dean, a tense novel of assault and murder set in SOUTH LONDON. I read Girl A back in the day (2021) and at the time, I thought

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls by @glendayoung-author.bsky.social

Novel set in #WW1 in Chester-Le-Street (Co. Durham)
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"..The author wonderfully brings to life the place and time.."

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Novel set in WW1 in CHESTER-LE-STREET (Co. Durham) - TripFiction

Secrets of the Toffee Factory Girls by Glenda Young, novel set in WW1 in Chester-Le-Street (Co. Durham). This is no. 2 in The Toffee Factory Girls

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 6d

Novel set in 16th Century MADRID

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The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

"..historical fiction, with a touch of magic and supernatural.." 5*

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Novel set in 16th Century MADRID - TripFiction

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, novel set in 16th Century Madrid. The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo is the first of the author’s books that I’ve read, and I

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 7d

Aw, thank you so much for looking. We did! All present and correct, now, I hope...

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 7d

Featured in the TripFiction October NEWSLETTER

10 Great Books set in ST IVES

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Which is your favourite title?

Ten Great Books set in ST IVES, Cornwall - TripFiction

Ten great books set in St Ives, Cornwall, St Ives, a picturesque town on the Cornish coast, is a haven for artists and tourists alike. Known for its

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 7d

Historical fiction set in #HAUGESUND, Norway (and London)

The Silent Resistance by Anna Normann

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"..a suspenseful and fascinating story that certainly teaches a lot about life in occupied Norway.."
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Historical fiction set in HAUGESUND, Norway (and London) - TripFiction

The Silent Resistance by Anna Normann, historical fiction set in Haugesund, Norway (and London). The Silent Resistance by Anna Normann begins in the later

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 8d

We now feature 2,850+ locations on the website

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Choose your next top read by where it's set and immerse yourself in locale

#booksky #blueskybooks #travelbybook

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 8d

Coming 1 November 2025

A River of Blood by Adam Williams
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Set around #Cairo 1099CE

"..a rollicking storyline.."

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Historical novel set around CAIRO 1099CE - TripFiction

A River of Blood by Adam Williams, historical novel set around CAIRO 1099CE. The novel opens with an overwhelming level of information highlighting the

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Goodness. Anyone seen the film #DeadofWinter?

What a dreadful plot, awful continuity and just too many coincidences (like, need a weapon? Oh look, there's a handy hammer...)

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Heads up for:
The Burning Grounds by @radiomukhers.bsky.social
Coming 13 November 2025
No. 6 in the Wyndham / Banerjee series
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There is much to enjoy (and learn) in this novel (and check out the story of the Maharaja of Alwar and the Rolls Royce cars)
#Calcutta

Crime mystery set in CALCUTTA - TripFiction

The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee, crime mystery set in Calcutta. Book 6 in the Wyndham and Banerjee series THE BURNING GROUNDS is the award winning

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TripFiction @tripfiction.bsky.social · 11d

#BookReview:

False Calm by María Sonia Cristoff
TR: Katherine Silver

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Part reportage, part personal essay, part travelogue set in PATAGONIA

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Tripfiction's review of False Calm

4/5: PATAGONIA 3.5* A collection of vignettes to transport the reader through the ghost towns of Patagonia. The inhabitants followed the money and the oil, leaving much behind, and it is the desola...

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