Monthly Archives: April 2018

May TBR: a plan

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Fictionophile

(you know what they say about plans…)       This is my second month of really planning out my reading. Last month was successful. I actually read all ten titles in my April TBR plan, plus another title that … Continue reading →

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“The Woman Before Me” by Ruth Dugdall – Book Review

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Fictionophile

Rose Wilks has been in prison for four long years. Incarcerated for something she didn’t do.  Another tragic part of a life filled with tragedy and betrayal. Rose is serving a sentence for manslaughter. She is charged with setting a … Continue reading →

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Bookish art of Karen Hollingsworth @kshstudio

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Fictionophile

As many of you know, I am extraordinarily fond of art that depicts bookish themes. The only thing better than reading books, is looking at books, and appreciating art that features books and reading. Today, I’d like to introduce you … Continue reading →

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“Then she was gone” by Lisa Jewell – Book Review

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Fictionophile

This is the third title I’ve read by Lisa Jewell and I’ve decided that her novels are all consistently good.  It is nice to discover an author who you know you will read automatically – a ‘go to‘ author. First … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 54 – Clotheslines

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Fictionophile

They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover can … Continue reading →

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“From the cradle” by Louise Voss & Mark Edwards – Book Review

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Fictionophile

A gritty and disturbing, character-driven, police procedural! “From the cradle” is my first novel by this duo of authors and I was very impressed. I am always amazed at how two people can write one story and make it seem … Continue reading →

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Friday finds (gems I found around the Internet)

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Fictionophile

Like most book bloggers I spend WAY too much time on the computer.  Sometimes though, it is time well spent. Sometimes you find little treasures.   I thought I’d share three of these gems with you! A fantastically creepy ‘Flash Fiction’ … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – April 19, 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Fictionophile

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “The truth and other lies” by Sascha Arango for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published June 2015 by Atria Books and was, for … Continue reading →

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“The Wildling Sisters” by Eve Chase – Book Review

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Fictionophile

“Applecote Manor doesn’t dominate the surrounding lush countryside but settles into it, like an elegant elderly lady dozing in long grass.”Two years ago I read Eve Chase’s debut novel, “Black Rabbit Hall” and enjoyed it SO much that I vowed … Continue reading →

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“The Detective’s Daughter” by Lesley Thomson – Book Review

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Fictionophile

I’ll start out this review by saying that the writing reminded me a lot of that of Ruth Rendell.  You can’t get much better praise from me, as she was one of my favorite authors EVER! “The Detective’s Daughter” has … Continue reading →

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