Monthly Archives: April 2020

In the mood for Historical Fiction? #kindledeals

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Fictionophile

Amazing deals to be had today for Kindle readers! Check out these great deals! These are bestsellers with tons of reviews and excellent ratings by readers. (and NO, I am NOT affiliated with Amazon – I just love a good … Continue reading →

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“Hope Close” by Tina Seskis – Book Review

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Fictionophile

In rural Surrey, there is a tiny insular enclave of four mismatched houses located on a cul-de-sac called Hope Close. Lets meet the occupants of the four houses: Layla and Charles Dolphin – live in a former manor house, the … Continue reading →

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“All In Her Head” by Nikki Smith – Book Review

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Fictionophile

NOW – Alison Reid is a nervous, edgy, woman who works in a library. She feels insecure in her life and in her job. She feels that her boss wants to get rid of her, and she is certain that … Continue reading →

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Lume Books – amazing Good Friday Ebook giveaway! @lume_books #kindledeals #ebooks

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Fictionophile

Lume Books (formerly Endeavor Media) is hosting a spectacular giveaway. Just the thing to cheer you up and keep you occupied while you self-isolate. Today and tomorrow only, you have the opportunity to download any (or all) of fifty of … Continue reading →

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UP – the amazing two-letter word

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Fictionophile

A reminder that one word in the English language that can be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb and preposition. Read until the end …..  you’ll laugh. This two-letter word  in English has more meanings than any other  two-letter word, and … Continue reading →

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“The Tenant” by Katrine Engberg – Book Review

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Fictionophile

Esther de Laurenti is a newly retired academic living in the house where she grew up. She lives on the top floor and rents out the three lower floors.  She fancies herself a novelist and is working on a murder … Continue reading →

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Book Spine Poetry for these troubled times #BookSpinePoetry

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Fictionophile

Last week I re-blogged some excellent Book Spine Poetry created by Cathy over at 746books.com The more I thought about it, and how unique it was, I was more and more tempted to create my own book spine poem. SO … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 87 – Cameras

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Fictionophile

In my 87th installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I thought I’d do a post about cameras on book covers. Cameras have evolved drastically over the years. The older cameras evoke a feeling of nostalgia. Back then people used film, which then had to … Continue reading →

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“The Garden of Lost Memories” by Ruby Hummingbird – Book Review

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Fictionophile

Sixty-two year old Elsie Maple is living a small, solitary, insular life.  Alone in the house for the past twenty-eight years, she has become a creature of habit, ritual, and routine. She has become so set in her ways that … Continue reading →

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Book Spine Poetry for Strange Times

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Fictionophile

April is National Poetry Month and spurred on by a recent post by Bookish Beck, I thought I would indulge in some Book Spine Poetry! It’s been a while since I did this on the blog but it can get…

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