Monthly Archives: January 2023

Fictionophile’s JANUARY 2023 Reading Wrap-Up #bookblogger #MonthlyWrapUp

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Fictionophile

 JANUARY by the numbers: Total books read: 10 Published in 2023: 7 Backlist titles: 3 Five star reads: 1 Debut novels: 2 Books that are part of a series: 1 Goodreads challenge: 10/120 (8%) GR NetGalley challenge: 3/80 (4%) GR … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s JANUARY 2023 #BookHaul #Bookbloggers #TBR

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Fictionophile

I’ve added TEN review commitments to my TBR this month. (All book descriptions are linked to Goodreads.) I received six of these titles from NetGalley. I received three of these titles from Edelweiss. I received this title so that I … Continue reading →

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“The Chamber And The Cross” by Lisa K. Shapiro and Deborah K. Reed – Book Review

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Fictionophile

This book has its own website with some stunning photographs! https://www.thechamberandthecross.com/ Anyone who enjoys a dual timeline novel packed with authentic historical detail needs to read this book. With one part rooted in the present and the other (the bulk … Continue reading →

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“Ghost 19” by Simone St. James – Book Review

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Fictionophile

I’ve read a few novels by Simone St. James so when I saw this novella on Amazon, I just had to buy it. Of the novels by this author that I have read, “The Broken Girls” is probably my favorite. … Continue reading →

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“The Skeleton Key” by Erin Kelly – Book Review

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Fictionophile

Nell Churcher is the protagonist of the story. She lives in London, on a narrowboat without a permanent mooring. She shares her humble abode with fifteen year old Billie, who is the daughter of Nell’s former boyfriend. Despite her affluent … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – January 24, 2023 #NewBook #WhatJulyKnew @EmilyKoch @HarvillSecker #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @PenguinUKBooks

Posted on January 24, 2023 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 Harvill Secker / Penguin UK via NetGalley and I’ll … Continue reading →

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“Killer Story” by Matt Witten – Book Review

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Fictionophile

Does the truth really set you free? After reading this author’s “The Necklace” in August of last year, I was keen to read more of his work. Once again I was rewarded with an enjoyable, fast-paced, and satisfying read. Set … Continue reading →

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“The Blue Window” by Suzanne Berne – Book Review

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Fictionophile

“Life is messy. People love how they can.”“It occurred to him that most of the disasters people prepare for had already happened.” I’ll admit that after reading the first chapter of this novel I was contemplating pulling out my hair. … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – January 18, 2023 #readingforpleasure #bookbloggers #WWWWednesday #bookworms

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Fictionophile

Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday. WWW Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. I’ve linked the book descriptions to the Goodreads site for the book. Just answer the three questions below and leave … Continue reading →

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“Locust Lane” by Stephen Amidon – Book Review

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Fictionophile

“4 high school students – 9 adults – 1 unsolved murder” “Locust Lane” was an engrossing, contemporary murder mystery. With echoes of the family dynamics of “13 Reasons Why“, this modern thriller gave an observant and fascinating portrayal of the … Continue reading →

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