Monthly Archives: September 2017

“Devil’s trumpet” by Mary Rosenblum – Book Review

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Fictionophile

This well written cozy mystery is the first in a series of four novels featuring landscape designer Rachel O’Connor. It has been awhile since I’ve read a ‘cozy’ mystery and this one was a delight. The blurb: All Rachel O’Connor … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st in series, Book Reviews, Mystery fiction, NetGalley | Tagged Cozy mystery, gardening, mystery fiction, Oregon | 6 Comments

NetGalley vs. Edelweiss (re: feedback ratios)

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Fictionophile

We know that NetGalley gives out badges. One that I’ve been striving for is the 80% badge. (I’m now standing at 76%) Just for the fun of it, I decided to figure out what my feedback ratio would be on … Continue reading →

Posted in Book bloggers, Edelweiss, NetGalley | Tagged discussion post, sources for DRCs | 29 Comments

Culling my lengthy TBR list – 4th attempt

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Fictionophile

Lost in a Story began this idea for blog posts as a way to edit a growing to-be-read list. You take your Goodreads TBR list, sort by ascending date added, and look at the oldest 5-10 items on your list. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fictionophile report | Tagged TBR list | 33 Comments

“Dead woman walking” by Sharon Bolton – Book Review

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Fictionophile

“Dead woman walking” has unique and disturbing early chapters that I’m sure I’ll remember for a long time. And by the way, that long time will NEVER include me getting in a hot air balloon! Jessica Lane, a policewoman, takes … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Psychological thrillers, Suspense | Tagged England, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 22 Comments

The Cheltenham Literature Festival (I wish I could go…)

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Fictionophile

In only a few short days, the Cheltenham Literary Festival will be taking place. I know that for myself, living in Canada, and for many of my American followers, going to the Festival is just a happy dream. But luckily, … Continue reading →

Posted in ramblings & miscellanea | Tagged literary events | 1 Comment

Cover Love: part 36 – Benches

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Fictionophile

The covers of novels 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 my thirty-sixth installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you books that feature benches on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Love series, Dustjackets | Tagged covers | 29 Comments

Throwback Thursday – an old favorite recommended

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Fictionophile

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “The black house” by Peter May for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in 2009 and was, for me, a 5* read. First reviewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Favorite books, Mystery fiction, Throwback Thursday | Tagged Hebrides, mystery fiction, recommended reading | 9 Comments

“A place called Winter” by Patrick Gale – Book Review

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Fictionophile

I had no idea what to expect when I began this novel. At first it didn’t seem like it had anything to do with the blurb I read, as the first pages were an account of the horrific way the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Historical fiction, Literary fiction | Tagged Canada, homosexuality, recommended reading, Sackatchewan, stand-alone novels | 11 Comments

20 Questions with Kaira Rouda (author of “Best Day Ever”)

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Fictionophile

I’m delighted to welcome Kaira Rouda to Fictionophile! Author of the just released “Best Day Ever“, Kaira has obligingly agreed to answer a few questions in order that you can get to know her, and her new novel, just a … Continue reading →