Category Archives: Christmas

“Christmas at the Crescent” by Veronica Henry – Book Review

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Fictionophile

Josie is a talented chef who is in her late twenties. She is also a single mother to ten-month old Titus, whom she adores. She loves her flat in a prestigious crescent in Bath, but she wonders if she should … Continue reading →

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“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan – Book Review

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Fictionophile

“If you want to get on in life, there’s things you have to ignore, so you can keep on.”This story tells of a Catholic businessman who shows his moral integrity with an act of compassion that took great courage. Bill … Continue reading →

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“A Winterfold Christmas” by Harriet Evans – Book Review

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Fictionophile

Way back in the summer of 2015 I read this author’s “A Place for Us” and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I realized that this novella featured the same family and characters I was keen to read it. It was lovely … Continue reading →

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“Christmas at the Edge of the World” by Kate Hewitt – Book Review

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Fictionophile

Laurel West is thirty-five years old. She lives in York with her cat Mistral for company. She hasn’t given up on love exactly, but she is content with her life. When Laurel’s sister contacts her with a plea to look … Continue reading →

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Christmas titles on my TBR #festiveread

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Fictionophile

Finally! I’m starting to actually get in the mood for Christmas.  If I had my way, I’d be reading nothing BUT Christmasy titles from now until the 25th of December. However… seeing as how I’m a bookblogger I feel that … Continue reading →

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“Holy Island” by L.J. Ross – Book Review

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Fictionophile

“People kill each other all over the world.” “Sure, but Lindisfarne — it’s holy. It’s like killing someone in church.” “Holy Island” was the winner of a poll I created to let my fellow bloggers and followers vote on which … Continue reading →

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“Seven Days of Us” by Francesca Hornak – Book Review

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Fictionophile

Christmas is a family time. We all put a lot of pressure on ourselves in trying to live up to the traditional Christmas ideal. Most of us fall short.  Although we all love our families, we don’t always like them. … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s Bookish Christmas 2018

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Fictionophile

With the big day tomorrow, I thought I’d share some of the bookish ornaments on my Christmas tree. Many of these you saw last year, but there are a few new ones… probably my favorite bookish ornament and YES, it … Continue reading →

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Christmas – time to appreciate those you love

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Fictionophile

Every year at this time, I pull out a book that has been in my possession for many years.  I read it myself. I share it’s contents with friends.  Once again, I’m sharing it with you! “A cup of Christmas … Continue reading →

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“A Cornish Christmas” by Lily Graham – Book Review

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Fictionophile

This is my final Christmas read for this year, and is quite possibly the best of my Christmas reads in 2017.  My first time reading the work of Lily Graham was very rewarding. A lovely couple feature in this novel. … Continue reading →

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