Category Archives: Favorite books

Fictionophile’s Top 20 Reads of 2019 #GreatReads #BookRecommendations

Posted on December 30, 2019 by

This is, hands down, the most difficult post of the year to write. In 2019 I read 108 novels. Many of them were superb reads and it was VERY hard to narrow my favourites down to twenty titles. Here they … Continue reading →

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“The Whisper Man” by Alex North – #BookReview #Thriller @CeladonBooks @writer_north

Posted on December 29, 2019 by

“If you leave a door half open, soon you’ll hear the whispers spoken. If you play outside alone, soon you won’t be going home. If your window’s left unlatched, you’ll hear him tapping at the glass. If you’re lonely, sad, … Continue reading →

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“The Lies We Hide” by S. E. Lynes – Book Review

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

Carol’s story is set mostly in the mid to late 1980s. Desperate, after a final, almost deadly attack from her husband Ted, Carol secrets her two children away and takes them to live in a shelter for abused families. This … Continue reading →

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“The Woman in the Dark” by Vanessa Savage – Book Review

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

Sarah and Patrick are married and have two children, Joe who is seventeen and Mia who is fifteen. Since Sarah’s mother passed away, she is riddled with guilt and her emotional state is fragile. Now, she is told she tried … Continue reading →

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“Breakers” by Doug Johnstone – Book Review #Orentober

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

Tyler lives in a tower block in Niddrie, one of Edinburgh’s impoverished neighbourhoods. He lives with his Mum and his little sister, Bethany (aka Bean). His Mum is an alcoholic/addict so the responsibility of caring for her and his sister … Continue reading →

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“The bird tribunal” by Agnes Ravatn – #BookReview #Orentober

Posted on October 13, 2019 by

I thought I’d repost a review from 2017 in honour of Orentober. What is Orentober you ask? It is the October celebration of the books and authors represented by Orenda Publishing. “The Bird Tribunal” was my favourite read of 2017 … Continue reading →

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“The Woman at Number 19” by J.A. Baker – Book Review

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

About the book: “Her thoughts are all she has. They are hers and hers alone.” Esther Nesbitt seems like an old woman, yet she is only 45 years old. A mere shadow of her former self, she has diminished since … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

“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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“The Peacock Summer” by Hannah Richell – Book Review

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Present day – Maggie Oberon has been living a rather hedonistic life in Australia for the past year. She fled England after breaking up with her fiance under a dark cloud. When she learns of her beloved grandmother’s health issues, … Continue reading →

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“Things My Son Needs to Know About the World” by Fredrik Backman – Book Review

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

“Words matter” The short personal essays in this collection will tug at your heartstrings. They will make you laugh and cry, and, they will make you examine your own parenting strategies. With an essay devoted to ‘poop’ and another to … Continue reading →

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“The things we keep” by Sally Hepworth – Book Review

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

“I like it when people remember that I’m a person, not just a person with Alzheimer’s.” Anna Forster, a vibrant woman in her mid thirties who works as a paramedic, rides motorcycles, and loves life, is diagnosed with early onset … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin – Book Review

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a novel that I read over five years ago. “The storied life of A.J. Fikry” was a title that I got from … Continue reading →

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Older male protagonists? – I love them!

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

Someone asked me recently “What is your favourite book?” (I know right – it’s like picking a favourite child) Near the top of my list is “A man called Ove” by Fredrik Backman.  Then… I started thinking, and I discovered … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Remains” by Helen Fields – Book Review

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

A while back, I polled my followers so that YOU could pick which police procedural series I should begin next. The first poll was a resounding success with the recommendation of “For Reasons Unknown” by Michael Wood. This second poll … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2019 #GreatReads

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

To celebrate this year’s World Book Day, I thought I’d share some of my favourite reads of the past ten years. Ten books that stand out in my memory as being truly great reads. I have entered them in the … Continue reading →

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