Monthly Archives: August 2018

“The Salt House” by Lisa Duffy – Book Review

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Fictionophile

“…Gorgeously written, heartbreaking, yet hopeful debut set during a Maine summer traces the lives of a young family in the aftermath of tragedy.” “the isolation of sorrow” In a small Maine coastal town lives the Kelly family. Father Jack is … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, debut novels, Family sagas, Literary fiction, NetGalley | Tagged debut novels, Maine, parental grief, recommended reading, stand-alone novels | 13 Comments

Wednesday’s Word = SALT (Cover Love redux)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Fictionophile

This is a new spin on my Cover Love posts. Although I still plan to continue my Cover Love series, I just thought it would be sort of fun to concentrate on title words for a change – instead of pictures. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dustjackets, Wednesday Word | Tagged covers | 21 Comments

“The Girl I Used to Know” by Faith Hogan

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Fictionophile

Told in two time-lines over forty years apart. Over forty years ago: This lovely story begins with two sisters from rural Ireland. On the cusp of adulthood, they travel together to Dublin where one sister will attend Trinity College’s prestigious … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Women's fiction | Tagged female friendship, Ireland, stand-alone novels | 7 Comments

Cover Love: part 60 – Tables

Posted on August 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Love series, Dustjackets | Tagged covers | 23 Comments

“A double life” by Flynn Berry – Book Review

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Fictionophile

“Loosely inspired by one of the most notorious unsolved crimes of the 20th century – the Lord Lucan case – A Double Life is at once a riveting page-turner and a moving reflection on women and violence, trauma and memory, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss | Tagged crime fiction, England, recommended reading, stand-alone novels | 17 Comments

Are you REALLY using an eReader?

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Fictionophile

Just because your device enables you to read eBooks does NOT mean it is an eReader!Some reactions to my previous post – along with discussion with friends and family – have convinced me that there are a whole lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ebooks and Ereaders | Tagged discussion post, eReaders | 38 Comments

Why you should reduce your screen time and READ fiction !!!

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Fictionophile

We knew that right? No matter what age you are, it seems that both young, old, and everyone in between are getting more and more addicted to their screens. Computers, televisions, tablets, and phones, if used excessively, can damage your … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged discussion post, Reading | 35 Comments

Throwback Thursday (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Fictionophile

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’ve chosen “Dark Water” by Sara Bailey for my Throwback Thursday post. It was first published in October 2016 by Nightingale Editions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Mystery fiction, Throwback Thursday | Tagged debut novels, Hebrides, recommended reading, stand-alone novels | 5 Comments

Wednesday’s Word = WATER (Cover Love redux)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Fictionophile

Posted in Dustjackets, Wednesday Word | Tagged covers | 11 Comments

“She was the quiet one” by Michele Campbell

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Fictionophile

Rose and Bel Enright are fraternal twin sisters. They are the offspring of a privileged New England college student and a Mexican scholarship student. Now they are fifteen years old and orphaned. Sent to live with their wealthy grandmother in … Continue reading →