Monthly Archives: August 2018

Public libraries today – You gotta love them!

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Fictionophile

I retired from my position as a public library cataloguer two and a half years ago.  That doesn’t preclude me from loving libraries as much, if not more, than I ever did. Why, you ask? Besides books (and honestly… what’s … Continue reading →

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“The Last Wave” by Gillian Best – Book Review

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Fictionophile

A novel that shows how ordinary people can be extraordinary. This novel is about the Roberts family who live in Dover, England. In particular, it is about Martha Roberts – wife, mother, and long distance swimmer. We first meet Martha … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Word = ROAD (Cover love redux)

Posted on August 8, 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.  Most … Continue reading →

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“Sometimes I lie” by Alice Feeney – Book Review

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Fictionophile

I’ve been anxious to read “Sometimes I lie” ever since I won a copy via a Twitter giveaway.  A thriller riddled with twists and an unreliable narrator ensured that I wasn’t disappointed.  Whew! “People are not mirrors, they don’t see … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 59 – Swimming

Posted on August 3, 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 →

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“The Cheesemaker’s House” by Jane Cable – Book Review

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fictionophile

Today I’m delighted to kickoff the Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour for Jane Cable’s debut novel, “The Cheesemaker’s House“.  The Yorkshire setting and the hint of a historical mystery are what first attracted me to the novel. Plus, I’m always … Continue reading →

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