Monthly Archives: November 2017

“Quick and the dead” by Susan Moody – Book Review

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Fictionophile

“Quick and the dead” is the first in a mystery series featuring art expert and ex-copper Alexandra Quick. Alexandra is thirty-three years old, divorced, and on her second career. She, and her friend and business partner Helena Drummond, work jointly … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday #5 (#Kindle ebook bargains)

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Fictionophile

  Another three bargain Kindle purchases this week. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. NOTE: The price tags now reflect the U.S. and Canadian prices. … Continue reading →

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“House. Tree. Person” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Fictionophile

It is an understatement to say Alison McGovern’s family has had some setbacks. Once, they had a lovely house, she owned a thriving beauty salon called ‘Face Value’, and her husband, Marco, took over his successful family restaurant.  But… Marco … Continue reading →

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Topics I can’t resist when choosing a book

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Fictionophile

I borrowed the idea for this post from fellow bookbloggers, Annie The Misstery, and Renee It’s Book Talk Today I want to tell you about certain themes/topics that I simply can’t resist when reading a blurb, and also those which … Continue reading →

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Talking about “A Writer’s Path Writers Club”

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Fictionophile

Hello everyone! A fellow blogger of A Writer’s Path, Ryan Lanz, has announced the launch of his new initiative: A Writer’s Path Writers Club. After looking at the writing market for years, he noticed a need for a Writers Club of this kind. … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 41 – Empty shoes

Posted on November 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 forty-first installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you books that feature empty … Continue reading →

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“Christmas in Killarney” by S. Furlong-Bolliger – Book Review

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Fictionophile

A short, short story that will leave you gob-smacked! It is almost Christmas in Hackensack, New Jersey. Maureen’s life is on a downward spiral…  Her husband, Bob has lost his job due to ‘downsizing’ and he now sits around their … Continue reading →

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“Six stories” by Matt Wesolowski – Book Review

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Fictionophile

After reading myriad glowing reviews of this novel throughout the year, I had high expectations. I was not disappointed. An outstanding debut thriller that incorporates a cold case murder and folk legends in the rather unique format of a modern … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday #4 (Fictionophile’s #Kindle book bargains)

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Fictionophile

  Another three bargain Kindle purchases this week. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. NOTE: The price tags reflect the price I paid on Amazon.ca – the links … Continue reading →

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Blogger vs. Reader – Books I REALLY want to read!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Fictionophile

The above 10 novels are the books that I want to read right now! They are calling my name and their voices are very LOUD! The problem you ask? Well… NONE of these are on my ‘for review’ TBR – … Continue reading →

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