Monthly Archives: November 2018

“Lies that Poison” by Amanda Fleet – Book Review

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Fictionophile

Set on the outskirts of a quaint Yorkshire hamlet, this novel reads like a ‘cozy mystery’ at the beginning… but don’t be fooled. Tom Bowman is a professional baker who has just moved to the area. He has purchased the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Mystery fiction, NetGalley, romantic suspense | Tagged England, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 3 Comments

Police procedural series I want to start – Part 1

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Fictionophile

What am I like??? There are SO many wonderful and compelling series that I’ve already begun which I want to finish, SO many that I’m dying to pursue, WHY would I want to start more? It is a terminal sickness. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st in series, Mystery fiction | Tagged mystery series, police procedurals, TBR list | 24 Comments

“Our House” by Louise Candlish – Book Review

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Fictionophile

Louise Candlish has taken domestic noir to new and disturbing heights! We have all, at one time or another, misplaced our wallets, or had them stolen. We can all relate to the period of panic that that type of experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Psychological thrillers, Suspense | Tagged domestic drama, England, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 24 Comments

Recommended by Book Bloggers… Part 1

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Fictionophile

I am constantly adding to my TBR. The reason for this? BOOK BLOGGERS! As the recipient of a lot of book blogger support, I try to repay in kind by visiting other book blogger’s blogs. Over the years I’ve naturally … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing what to read next | Tagged recommended reading, TBR list | 21 Comments

Breaking down writer’s block: an infographic

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Fictionophile

I know that in addition to readers and bookbloggers, some of my followers are authors or aspiring to be authors. Therefore, when approached by Freewrite to post this infographic on Fictionophile, I readily agreed. The following is a guest post … Continue reading →

Posted in infographics, Writing | Tagged Writing | 10 Comments

So Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Fictionophile

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American blog friends. Although Thanksgiving in Canada was last month, I have something to be very thankful for today. Fictionophile has just met a huge milestone! I wish to extend a huge thank-you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fictionophile report | Tagged This blog | 46 Comments

Wednesday’s Word = HIDDEN (Cover Love redux)

Posted on November 21, 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 | 12 Comments

“Brainstorm” by Matthew Drzmala – Book Review

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Fictionophile

BLURB: Clinical psychologist Michael Eriksson makes a living from helping others, but after a series of events he is left fighting to pick up the pieces of his own shattered psyche. When he is called to an attempted suicide on … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Novellas | Tagged New York | 1 Comment

“The Fourth Victim” by John Mead – Book Review

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Fictionophile

Today I’m delighted to take part in the Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour for John Mead’s mystery novel, “The Fourth Victim“. It is a police procedural set in London’s Whitechapel, so it caught my interest right away. BLURB: Three parks, three deaths, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Tour, Book Reviews, Mystery fiction, Rachel's Random Resources | Tagged crime fiction, England, mystery fiction, police procedurals | 8 Comments

“Deep Fear” by Rachel Lynch – Book Review

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Fictionophile

DI Kelly Porter is back. But will this new case push her beyond her limits? On a peaceful summer’s morning in the Lake District, a woman’s body is discovered outside a church. She’s been murdered and a brutal, symbolic act … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Mystery fiction, NetGalley | Tagged crime fiction, England, mystery fiction, police procedurals, recommended reading | 7 Comments

Cover Love: part 65 – Covers ripped from side to side

Posted on November 13, 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 | 22 Comments

“Go to my Grave” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Fictionophile

Present Day: The story begins with the protagonist, Donna Weaver. She is hosting a family reunion weekend for eight people. Donna and her mother own and run “The Breakers” a refurbished guest house near the sea in Galloway. Her mother is … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Mystery fiction, NetGalley, Suspense | Tagged mystery fiction, Scotland, stand-alone novels | 5 Comments

“Foe” by Iain Reid – Book Review

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Fictionophile

We don’t get visitors. Not out here. We never have. Junior and Hen are a quiet married couple. They live a comfortable, solitary life on their farm, far from the city lights, but in close quarters with each other. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Horror, Page turners, Psychological thrillers, Suspense | Tagged futuristic, recommended reading, stand-alone novels, thrillers | 11 Comments

“The Blackbird Season” by Kate Moretti – Book Review

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Fictionophile

It is spring in a small Pennsylvania mill town. Ten years ago the mill closed its doors for the final time. Since then, the town has suffered a dramatic economic decline. Nate Winters, the high school baseball coach is eager … Continue reading →