Monthly Archives: November 2022

Fictionophile’s NOVEMBER 2022 Reading Wrap-Up #bookblogger #MonthlyWrapUp

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Fictionophile

 NOVEMBER by the numbers: Total books read: 10 Published in 2022: 9 Backlist titles: 1 Five star reads: 3 Debut novels: 2 Books that are part of a series: 1 Goodreads challenge: 120/120 (100%) GR NetGalley challenge: 73/70 (104%) GR … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s NOVEMBER 2022 #BookHaul #Bookbloggers #TBR

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Fictionophile

I’ve added EIGHT review commitments to my TBR this month. (All book descriptions are linked to Goodreads.) I received FIVE of these titles from NetGalley. Do any of these titles sound good to you? Are any of them on YOUR … Continue reading →

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“Hungry Hill” by Eileen Patricia Curran – Book Review

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Fictionophile

I’m always eager to try new authors, and this debut novel did not disappoint. Grace Cavanaugh was a charming character. She was spirited, intelligent, and had a great sense of humour. Her great aunt, eighty-six year old Maggie Reilly, was … Continue reading →

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“The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden – Book Review

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Fictionophile

If you are in the mood for a compelling, twisty, domestic thriller you need look no further! This is the type of novel that you could easily read in one sitting. It is riveting, and would make an awesome movie. … Continue reading →

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“The Winter Guest” by W.C. Ryan – Book Review

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Fictionophile

“There is an air of desolation about the place.” WWI has recently ended but Ireland is still fighting. A Civil War rages in Ireland, and it is an escalating and bloody battle. The action in this novel takes place after … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Word = TIDE #WednesdaysWord #booklovers #bookbloggers #fiction

Posted on November 23, 2022 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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Teaser Tuesday – November 22, 2022 #NewBook #AQuietLife @JoellaWriting #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @ScribnerBooks

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

My Tuesday post where I’ll ‘tease‘ you with the cover, blurb, and first paragraph of one of the titles from my own TBR. This book is a title I received from Scribner/Simon & Schuster via Edelweiss and I’ll be reading … Continue reading →

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“Her Buried Lives” by Katlyn Duncan – Book Review

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Fictionophile

The old Victorian house located on the outskirts of a small Pennsylvania town leant itself to a creepy vibe and you just knew it was packed full of unsavory family secrets. Though I loved the premise and the setting, I … Continue reading →

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“Meredith, Alone” by Claire Alexander – Book Review

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Fictionophile

I had a fantastic time sharing in Meredith’s apartment life. She was a character that you couldn’t help but root for. This debut novel reminded me quite strongly of “Elinor Oliphant Is Completely Fine“, but that being said, Meredith Maggs … Continue reading →

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“The Highland Girls At War” by Helen Yendall – Book Review

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Fictionophile

Thoroughly enjoyable as an entertaining historical story, this novel also introduced me to The Women’s Timber Corps. I had of course known about the ‘Land Girls’, but this is the first time I’ve learned about the lumberjills (as opposed to … Continue reading →

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