Monthly Archives: December 2017

Fictionophile’s Top Reads of 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Fictionophile

Wow! Was it ever hard to choose my top reads this year! Of the 103 titles I read in 2017 so many of them were top notch. The best I could do was narrow it down to 25 Top Titles. … Continue reading →

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“A Cornish Christmas” by Lily Graham – Book Review

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Fictionophile

This is my final Christmas read for this year, and is quite possibly the best of my Christmas reads in 2017.  My first time reading the work of Lily Graham was very rewarding. A lovely couple feature in this novel. … Continue reading →

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“His third victim” by Helen H. Durrant – Book Review

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Fictionophile

I was excited to see this title offered on NetGalley because I’ve read this author before and really enjoyed her work. . “His third victim” introduces a new protagonist, and is set in Yorkshire, England. “All she had to do … Continue reading →

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Wishing everyone a restful and joyous holiday week

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Fictionophile
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Fictionophile’s bookish Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Fictionophile

As the big day draws near, I thought I’d share some of the bookish ornaments on my Christmas tree. Do YOU have bookish ornaments on YOUR tree?  I’d love to hear about them. (Note: My husband was a firefighter for … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 44 – Piano keys

Posted on December 21, 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-fourth installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you books that feature piano … Continue reading →

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“Christmas at the Beach Café” by Lucy Diamond – Book Review

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Fictionophile

There is a lovely little Café in Carrawn Bay, Cornwall. Evie Flynn has inherited the Beach Café from her Aunt Jo. Her boyfriend of five months, Ed, is the Café’s chef. After a busy summer of tourist trade, Evie wants … Continue reading →

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America’s reading habits: an infographic

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Fictionophile

Wondering What Everyone Else Is Reading? The Most Popular Book Across the US Is… Are you the type who’s used to craning your neck so you can make out the cover titles of your fellow subway commuters’ books?  Can’t wait … Continue reading →

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“My Sweet Friend” by H.A. Leuschel – Book Review

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Fictionophile

With skillful prose, Leuschel has written a novella that makes the reader both hate, and… feel a bit sorry for her protagonist. “Behind the façade we were all human, fragile, and sensitive to judgement”. Alexa is an attractive woman working … Continue reading →

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AudioFile Magazine’s TOP FICTION audiobook titles of 2017

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Fictionophile

Those who love to listen to their books rather than read them will probably be more than acquainted with AudioFile’s Ezine. List of the 2017 Best of FICTION Audiobooks with review links (Review links are embedded in the graphics and … Continue reading →

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