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Monthly Archives: February 2017
“Breaking light” by Karin Altenberg – Book Review
After reading the last page of this touching and tragic story, I view the wonderfully perfect cover as particularly poignant. Two small boys, hand in hand… But let me tell you a bit about the story. First we meet Gabriel, a … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Literary fiction, Memorable lines, NetGalley
Tagged England, recommended reading, Setting, stand-alone novels
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Cover Love: Part 19 – Cupped hands
Dustjackets entice the reader to enter a different world. Covers are, after all, the way the publisher ‘hooks’ the reader into choosing one book over countless others. In this, my nineteenth installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you books that feature cupped … Continue reading
The Anniversary Game (Flash Fiction)
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A/N: A quick flash fiction. Not happy with the title though, so let me know if you have any ideas! Every year Eleanor Perry divorced her husband. It was always around the middle of May, at…
“The thing is” by Kathleen Gerard – Book Review
It is a fact that animals can help their owners overcome loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Their very presence instills in some a sense of calm – and they have been know to create a decrease in blood pressure. In The … Continue reading
“The girl in the garden” by Melanie Wallace – Book Review
June is a young mother, timid and painfully thin, with a small infant. She is abandoned by her partner at a seaside tourist cabin somewhere in New England. Penniless, she is taken in by Mabel, the widow who owns the cabins. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Favorite books, Fiction, Literary fiction, NetGalley
Tagged recommended reading, stand-alone novels
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Some challenges of being a writer (Guest post by attorney/novelist, Steve Clark)
Writing a novel is hard work. Hard work that some authors make look easy, but it is hard all the same. Today on Fictionophile I have the privilege of hosting a guest post by attorney/novelist Steve Clark, the author of … Continue reading
“The Doll Funeral” by Kate Hamer – PUBLICATION DAY in UK!
Last February I read and reviewed Kate Hamer‘s debut novel “The girl in the red coat“. It was a favorite read of 2016 so when I saw her second novel on NetGalley, I was sad to discover that it wasn’t available … Continue reading
Posted in Fictionophile report, NetGalley
Tagged choosing books, stand-alone novels, TBR list
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“A better truth” by Valerie Joan Connors – Book Review
And now for my review of my “Mystery/Thriller Week“ title. It is always a slight gamble when you get a book for review that a) it’s a title you have never heard of before; and, b) you’ve never heard of the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Page turners, Suspense, Women's fiction
Tagged Georgia, stand-alone novels
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What makes a good #bookblog #bookblogger?
The book blogging community has been super supportive of this blog since its inception. In turn, I try my best to return the favor by reading their blog posts and Tweeting links when I feel the post has merit and … Continue reading
Cover Love: Part 18 – Hearts
Dustjackets entice the reader to enter a different world. Covers are, after all, the way the publisher ‘hooks’ the reader into choosing one book over countless others. In this, my eighteenth installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you books that feature hearts on … Continue reading
“Her every fear” by Peter Swanson – Book Review
She travels to another country – only to have “Her every fear” realized… A house swap. Kate Priddy swaps flats with a second cousin she has never actually met, Corbin Dell. He will live in her home, a smallish flat … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Favorite books, NetGalley, Page turners, Psychological thrillers, Suspense
Tagged Boston, stand-alone novels, thrillers
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Series to Savour 5 – Peter Robinson’s Inspector Banks mysteries
Back in 1988, when my children were tiny, I belonged to one of those book clubs where you bought a book every month and it was delivered in the mail. One of my treasured deliveries was “Gallow’s View”, the very … Continue reading
Objectivity in book reviews: can you be honest AND objective?
These past few weeks I have read some rather unpleasant comments about book reviewers. Blogger ‘bashing’ seems popular just now. An example of this blogger bashing: https://prettymessreading.wordpress.com/…/dear-book-blogge…/ When someone – anyone – calls me or my fellow book bloggers dishonest – then steam starts … Continue reading
Mystery-Thriller Week 2017
I am proud to be involved with Mystery Thriller Week 2017. My involvement is tiny, since I am only reviewing one title, but I thought you all would be interested in viewing the exciting Mystery Thriller Week Calendar of Events … Continue reading
Posted in Fictionophile report, Mystery fiction, Psychological thrillers, Suspense
Tagged mystery fiction, thrillers
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