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32 books set in the county of Cambridgeshire, UK via @tbookjunkie

Reading Around England: 32 Books set in Cambridgeshire  

Home to one of the oldest, most prestigious universities in the world and the oldest National Trust nature reserve, which is home to more than 9,000 species of wildlife, plus two cathedral cities, Cambridgeshire is perhaps one of the most visited counties in England. As a university, Cambridge has produced 126…

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The Norfolk coastline

Reading Around England: 14 Books set in Norfolk

Norfolk has long suffered an unfair reputation, often dismissed as flat, remote, and outdated. Yet those who know it well insist that is precisely its appeal. There is a quality to the Norfolk landscape that is hard to articulate and nearly impossible to replicate: vast skies stretching forever, marshland shimmering…

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A boat on the shore of the Suffolk coast.

Reading Around England: 16 Books set in Suffolk

Suffolk in East Anglia is home to beautiful, peaceful villages full of brightly coloured timber buildings with thatched roofs, towns like Lavenham and Long Melford, which are full of character and were once associated with the wool trade, a coastline that stretches for miles, plus several historical sites like Framlingham…

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Reading Around England: 15 Books Set in Essex

Essex is a county in England so often misunderstood. Thanks to a years-old reputation of women wearing white stilettos and fake tans, which was then only enhanced by programmes like The Only Way Is Essex, many believe that this is all Essex has to offer, but, there is far more…

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New Orleans, New Orleans, United States

Most Unique Experiences in New Orleans

New Orleans is a city unlike any other. Its claustrophobic streets are teeming with history, flanked by buildings that predate the thriving contemporary lifestyle. You could spend days exploring the city and learning about its past, and it’s widely recommended that you do so. However, there are other, more unconventional…

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True Stories Behind Famous Gambling Books You’ll Remember

Literary books featuring high‑stakes gambling sometimes derive from the recorded lives of professional players and historical characters. Many authors go beyond fiction to describe real events that took place in well‑known venues or in casino non‑GamStop settings, including casinos outside the GamStop registry, during the industry’s digital transition.  The most…

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13 Books Set in Edinburgh: The Classic and Literary Icons of Edinburgh

Edinburgh has inspired writers for a long time, with its towering Georgian terraces, gothic spires, iconic castle, and narrow wynds. It is a city that pulses with stories—some steeped in history, others rooted in modern grit, fantasy, and psychological depth. For those looking to dip their toes into the literature…

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