Monthly Archives: August 2019

Fictionophile’s August 2019 #bookhaul

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Fictionophile

  I’ve been trying to curtail my greed when it comes to requesting digital ARCs. I have SO many review commitments that I fear I’m not doing them justice by posting my reviews way after the publication date. So… for … Continue reading →

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“The Beach at Doonshean” by Penny Feeny – Book Review

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Fictionophile

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It spoke to the dysfunctional nature of families. Even the most stable families can be a tad dysfunctional on the inside. The characters were all fully developed and people who I enjoyed meeting via the … Continue reading →

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“The Nanny” by Gilly Macmillan – Book Review

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Fictionophile

In her late thirties, Jocelyn Holt is a recent widow. She and her ten-year-old daughter, Ruby, still grieving, move from California to the Wiltshire manor house where Jocelyn grew up.  Financially strapped, Jocelyn must depend upon the generosity of her … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: “House. Tree. Person” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Fictionophile

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a novel that I read about five years ago. “House. Tree. Person” was, for me, a memorable FIVE STAR read. It is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Word = MRS.

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Fictionophile

Most readers will acknowledge that some words reappear time and time again in titles. Often these words are associated with a particular genre. Case in point: “The girl on the train” and “Gone girl” spawned countless thriller titles with the … Continue reading →

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“The Sea Glass Sisters” by Lisa Wingate – Book Review

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Fictionophile

The prequel novella which introduces the Carolina Heirlooms series. Elizabeth Gallagher is a 911 operator. Blaming herself for an on-the-job mistake, she has lost confidence in her ability and feels guilty about the outcome of the case. Elizabeth’s guilt is … Continue reading →

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“Rides the Stranger” by David Bell – Book Review #bibliomysteries

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Fictionophile

Open Road Media have published a series of Bibliomysteries (Short tales about deadly books, by top mystery authors).  I have read four of them so far.  The first one I read and enjoyed was by Elizabeth George called “The mysterious … Continue reading →

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“The Red Address Book” by Sofia Lundberg – Book Review

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Fictionophile

Originally written in Swedish and translated to English by Alice Menzies The elderly Doris is nearing the end of her life in her native Stockholm, Sweden. Her only close relative is her great-niece, Jenny who is a busy young mother … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: “Evergreen Falls” by Kimberley Freeman – Book Review

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Fictionophile

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a novel that I read about five years ago. “Evergreen Falls” was, for me, a memorable FOUR STAR read. “The level of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Word = HOTEL

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Fictionophile

Most readers will acknowledge that some words reappear time and time again in titles. Often these words are associated with a particular genre. Case in point: “The girl on the train” and “Gone girl” spawned countless thriller titles with the … Continue reading →

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