Monthly Archives: January 2021

Fictionophile’s January 2021 #BookHaul #Bookbloggers #TBR

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Fictionophile

I’ve added NINE titles to my TBR this month. I received ALL NINE of these titles from NetGalley. Do any of these titles sound good to you?  

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Fictionophile’s January 2021 reading wrap-up

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Fictionophile

Here are the TEN books that I read during the month of January. Many stellar reads here, and truth be told I enjoyed them all. Despite this, my two favourites of the month have to be “The Secrets of Strangers” … Continue reading →

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Cover Love: part 96 – Beds

Posted on January 29, 2021 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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“Epitaph” by Anita Waller – Book Review

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Fictionophile

Before starting out on a much deserved holiday with her best friend Wendy Lucas, Doris Lester discovers that her late husband had fathered a child with his mistress. Doris and Wendy had planned to enjoy the countryside, traveling throughout the … Continue reading →

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#BookRecommendations with titles that start with the letter ‘A’ #booklovers #bookbloggers

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Fictionophile

It occurred to me at year end that everyone shares their favourite reads at that time. Well I’m setting out to change that! I have decided that every month I’ll compile a post that lists my favourite reads that begins … Continue reading →

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“The Last Thread” by Ray Britain – Book Review

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Fictionophile

“The Last Thread puts the reader in the driving seat of a complex murder investigation with all the political and operational pressures that investigations engage.” In addition to his paid supervisory role, DCI Doug Sterling works as an unpaid negotiator … Continue reading →

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Same book – Different title (a bookworm’s gripe) #BookTitles #bookworms #booklovers #readingcommunity

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Fictionophile

NOTE: Originally published in March of 2017, this post was last updated on January 24, 2021 My RANT continues… I take umbrage when publishers, in their infinite wisdom, decide to rename a book which already has a perfectly acceptable title. … Continue reading →

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Goodreads ratings – use them? ignore them? are they valid? #discussionpost

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Fictionophile

I am a member of Goodreads. Not only am I a member, but I am also a Goodreads librarian.  I sometimes think that no one uses Goodreads more than I do as I’m on the site several times each day. … Continue reading →

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“Before She Disappeared” by Lisa Gardner – Book Review

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Fictionophile

Frankie Elkin is, in her own words, a scrawny, middle-aged white woman. She is a drifter, an excellent bartender, and an alcoholic. For the past decade, Frankie has devoted her life to finding missing persons. Usually people who are minorities, … Continue reading →

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Do YOU choose books by their covers?

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Fictionophile

I’m certain that most of you know by now that I really appreciate book cover art. What with my long standing ‘Cover Love‘ series of blog posts, and my ‘Wednesday’s Word‘ series, it would almost seem I’m crazy obsessed. That … Continue reading →

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