Reading Around England

A boat on the shore of the Suffolk coast.

Armchair Travels, Inspiring Book ListsFebruary 25, 2026

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…

Colchester Castle in England oldest recorded town/city

Armchair Travels, Inspiring Book ListsJanuary 28, 2026

Reading Around England: 15 Books Set in Essex

By Tamason.gamble

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…

Meet Tam & Paul

Hi, we’re Tam and Paul, a British couple who have spent the last nine years travelling almost full-time, mainly around Europe. We previously spent our summers working on campsites but have worked for ourselves since 2021, giving us the freedom to travel whenever and wherever we choose.

For the last 3 years, home has been our little motorhome. Firstly we owned Gulliver an Elddis 196, after Tam’s obsession with all things literature-related. and now we travel in our new Mobilvetta K-Yacht 86 named Malbec. We love exploring new towns and cities, finding beautiful park-ups on the beach and hidden gems in nature. When not in the camper, however, we still love those luxury breaks, and therefore, our aim is to bring you the best of both worlds, plus plenty of recommended reading lists to inspire your travels!