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Discovering your next read has never been this exciting! Stumble upon the cafés, streets, hotels, landmarks, and hidden corners described in books.

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Receive a notification when you pass by a real place featured in a book, read the excerpt where it all happened and find yourself standing in the middle of the story.

Mark the real-world places where your story unfolds and turn them into engaging points of discovery.

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Share your favorite setting from your book in our On the Spot feature series. If selected, we will publish your feature on the Squirl website and across our social media channels.

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On the Spot with Twila Mason

Squirl • Aug 22, 2026

Discover the author’s favorite real world setting from her book. She could hear the smile in his voice. “What are you up to, mister?” His lips brushed her ear, sending shock waves through her body. “Open your eyes and find out.” Chrissy did as he said, and her hand flew to her chest. They stood at the edge of the pond in the park, the city...

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Author FAQ's

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  • What is the cost of adding my books to the Squirl app?

    Squirl is free for both authors and readers.

  • How many settings should I add per book?

    There is no limit on the number of settings you can add. Most authors add 3 to 10 settings.

  • Which bookstores can I link to?

    You can link to Amazon, iBooks and Bookshop.org

  • What kind of information should I add to my settings?

    Every setting is an open canvas. We recommend adding a brief location excerpt. Feel free to add additional background information.

  • Can I add settings that don't exist in the real world?

    Go ahead and add them to the Squirl app! Real-world places that inspired fictional settings are some of our favorites!

  • Can I add a book that is not published yet?

    Yes, it is a great way to tease your book. You can easily share a link to your locations on Squirl.

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