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Welcome to What’s Hot?
Your guide to literary travel, filming locations, and story-inspired destinations around the world
I’m Laura Hartley, an award-winning literary and film travel blogger helping book and film lovers discover real-world places inspired by their favourite stories, from iconic filming locations to beautiful bookshops and literary cities.
Here, you’ll find:
Not sure where to begin? Start here.
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Book lovers…
Explore Literary Travel
Discover the best bookshops, libraries, and destinations inspired by your favourite books.
(Start here if you’re wondering what is literary travel?)
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film lovers…
Explore Film & TV Locations
Find out how you can visit the real-life filming locations from iconic movies and shows.
(Start here if you’re wondering what is film tourism?)
Looking for something specific?
There are almost 500 in-depth guides, inspiration and recommendations on What’s Hot? Search through the major topic areas below, or type what you’re looking for into the search bar to see whether I’ve covered that topic.
What's Hot? was awarded UK Book Blogger of the Year in 2019 and is trusted by thousands of readers looking to combine their love of books, film, and travel.
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Join my community of 100,000+ people on social media who also love discovering the world through the lens of their favourite stories. Go behind the scenes as I explore the world’s bookshops, literary cities, and unforgettable filming locations.