Category Archives: Edelweiss

“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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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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“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 White Hare” by Jane Johnson – Book Review

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Fictionophile

“The White Hare seems to me to be a perfect manifestation for all those things in life we sense but cannot know.” It was a ‘no brainer’ that I would read “The White Hare” as I so thoroughly enjoyed this … Continue reading →

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“Foster” a novella by Claire Keegan – Book Review

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Foster” was made into a film called “The Quiet Girl” and stars young Irish actress Catherine Clinch.  I would love to see it. This beautifully written novella evoked empathy in the reader. You just wanted to hug the protagonist and … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – October 18, 2022 #NewBook #MeredithAlone @ClaireAWriter #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @GrandCentralPub

Posted on October 18, 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 Grand Central Publishing via Edelweiss and I’ll be reading … Continue reading →

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“We Spread” by Iain Reid – Book Review

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Fictionophile

O.M.G.! What a  creepy and unsettling novel. I’m astounded that a young author like Iain Reid could so eloquently and sympathetically write of advanced old age. His understanding depiction of the vulnerabilities, loneliness, frailties, and memory loss, were quite outstanding. … Continue reading →

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“The Other Side Of Night” by Adam Hamdy – Book Review

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Time is an illusion our minds create to give us a sense of direction.” Harriet Kealty is a single, thirty-one year old policewoman and has recently transferred from London to Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire.  On a personal level, Harri has met someone … Continue reading →

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“The Guest House” by Robin Morgan-Bentley – Book Review

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

If you are a fan of dark, twisty, and somewhat disturbing thrillers then you should read “The Guest House“. Although I’m a real fan of page turners, this one might have been just one plot twist too far. Jamie and … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – September 13, 2022 #NewBook #TeaserTuesday #TheWhiteHare @JaneJohnsonBakr #TuesdayBookBlog @simonschuster

Posted on September 13, 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 Simon and Schuster via Edelweiss and I’ll be reading … Continue reading →

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