Monthly Archives: December 2020

Fictionophile’s Top Reads of 2020 – #BookRecommendations

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Fictionophile

It is that time of year again. When we all reflect back and decide which books will make our favorites list…  I always find this task extremely difficult.  This year I read 108 books, many of them spectacular, making the … Continue reading →

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2020 – Annual Report: A Recap of the Blog’s Activities

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Fictionophile

What a year! As we’ve all experienced so much this year on a personal level, I thought I’d just recap my Fictionophile blog – sticking just to the blogging facts. I read 108 books and wrote 108 book reviews this … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s December 2020 #BookHaul #Bookbloggers #TBR

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Fictionophile

I’ve added FIVE titles to my TBR this month. My review commitments have reached the ‘out of control‘ stage, so I tried very hard to keep the number of new ones low this month. I received TWO of these titles … Continue reading →

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“One Step Behind” by Lauren North – Book Review

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Fictionophile

Jenna – a forty-one year old married mother of two who works as an emergency room physician.  Jenna feels she is failing completely as a mother due to the long hours of her work and her absolute devotion to her … Continue reading →

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Bloodhound Books wishes you Merry Christmas #TuesdayBookBlog #KindleDeals @Bloodhoundbook #freebook

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Fictionophile

As a Christmas gift to everyone, Bloodhound Books is giving away 14 of their titles for FREE! Now you can download these fabulous titles for FREE. Be quick, this deal won’t last long… I have linked the cover graphics to … Continue reading →

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“Truth and Lies” by Caroline Mitchell – Book Review

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Fictionophile

“It’s hard to accept the truth, isn’t it? When lies are all you want to hear”. D.I. Amy Winter – adopted at the age of four by the policeman who arrested her parents for their notorious deeds. A respected policeman, … Continue reading →

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My Life In Books 2020: a bookish game #MyLifeInBooks2020 #bookbloggers #booklovers

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Fictionophile

My Life in Books: a bookish game I saw this little game on Cathy’s book blog; Nicki‘s book blog; and Kelly‘s book blog. Thanks to Annabel who came up with the latest version. I’m always looking for different ways to … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Jason Maurer’s thoughts on Tobias Bukkehave’s new novel “For King and Country”

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Fictionophile

“Coming Home Is Never Easy“ Jason Maurer’s thoughts on Tobias Bukkehave’s new novel, “For King and Country“. It’s been a long time since I’ve found myself identifying so acutely with a protagonist as I’ve done with Tom Cortzen in Tobias … Continue reading →

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“When the Storm Ends” by Rebecca L. Marsh – Book Review

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Fictionophile

“…remember that everyone has difficulty in life sometimes, but it’s only when the storm ends that you can see a rainbow”. Sometimes you read a book and find that you are left feeling sort of… content. Content in knowing that … Continue reading →

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Lume Books – Fantastic Christmas #Giveaway @lume_books #booklovers #bookbloggers #bookworms

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Fictionophile

Lume Books is celebrating the season in style by giving everyone access to 50 of their titles FOR FREE!SERIOUSLY FOLKS! HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS? MERRY CHRISTMAS from LUME BOOKS Here are the three titles I … Continue reading →

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