Monthly Archives: April 2021

“A Measured Thread” by Mary Behan – Book Review

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Fictionophile

Maggie O’Connor is a widow who lives in an 1850s era log cabin in rural Wisconsin. Before retirement, she was a scientist who worked at a university as a professor. Maggie’s neighbors are for the most part helpful and friendly. … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s April 2021 #BookHaul #Bookbloggers #TBR

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Fictionophile

I’ve added eight review commitments to my TBR this month. I received seven of these titles from NetGalley. I’m SUPER excited about this one. I loved this author’s debut novel “All In Her Head“ so can’t wait to read her … Continue reading →

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“Witness” by Caroline Mitchell – Book Review

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Fictionophile

Rebecca then – a young school teacher, Rebecca lives with her mother who is dying of cancer. When she meets the charismatic Solomon, she is immediately entrapped by his clever emotional manipulations. Solomon – a handsome man who is a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Word = PEOPLE #WednesdaysWord #booklovers

Posted on April 28, 2021 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 Postscript Murders” by Elly Griffiths – Book Review

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Fictionophile

“It’s such a civilized world; books, libraries, tea and cakes. How can it possibly also be a place where you can be murdered for the sake of a few words?” The Characters: DS Harbinder Kaur is thirty-six years old, gay, … Continue reading →

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“Games People Play” by Owen Mullen – Book Review

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Fictionophile

Mark Hamilton, his wife Jennifer and year old daughter Lily are having a day out at the seaside in Ayr, which is about an hour from Glasgow. Just before they are due to go home, Jennifer decides to take one … Continue reading →

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World Book Day April 23, 2021 – #WorldBookDay2021

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Fictionophile

Every day should be World Book Day – I like to think that we booklovers, bookbloggers, and all avid readers celebrate daily. ♥ This year, to honor the actual designated World Book Day, I’ve decided I will share with you … Continue reading →

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“Darkest Night” by Jenny O’Brien – Book Review

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Fictionophile

DS Gaby Darin is now settled in Pembrokeshire, Wales after a difficult work-related experience in Swansea. Gaby is starting out again at a new police station  – this time in Llandudno. She has bought herself a small cottage that needs … Continue reading →

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Wolfson History Prize 2021 Shortlist – #WolfsonHistoryPrize @WolfsonHistory

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Fictionophile

Wednesday 21 April. London. The shortlist for the Wolfson History Prize 2021, the UK’s most prestigious history writing prize, has been announced today, celebrating the best historical non-fiction titles from the past year. This year’s shortlist balances vast historical explorations … Continue reading →

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“What Could Be Saved” by Liese O’Halloran Schwarz – Book Review

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Fictionophile

“Some secrets were better when shared; others were weakened.” 2019 – Laura Preston is an unmarried, fiftyish, artist who has never recovered from the family tragedy which occurred when she was just seven years old. While her family was living … Continue reading →

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