Category Archives: Literary fiction

“What July Knew” by Emily Koch – Book Review

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Fictionophile

July Hooper is ten years old. She lives with her father, stepmother, and stepsister. Though she and her stepsister are only ten months apart in age, Sylvie is much more polished that July. She is more popular at school, and … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – February 7, 2023 #NewBook #QueenOfDirtIsland #DonalRyan @VikingBooksUK @penguinrandom #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog

Posted on February 7, 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 Viking/Penguin Random House via Edelweiss and I’ll be reading … Continue reading →

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“Maureen” by Rachel Joyce – Book Review

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Fictionophile

As one of the millions of readers around the world who read and loved “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” and “The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessey“, it was a no-brainer that I would read “Maureen“, a novella that … Continue reading →

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“Shared Sorrows” by Vincent Panettiere – Book Review

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Fictionophile

“Shared Sorrows” is a thoughtful and engrossing work of literary fiction. Fitting, because the protagonist, Frank DioGuardia, is a professor of literature. Frank, who is in late middle age, is approaching the anniversary of his father’s death that will signify … 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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“A Quiet Life” by Ethan Joella – Book Review

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Sometimes you just need to say all the things that are inside you, hurting your heart.” Chuck Ayers – a recent widower who is reeling from the loss of his beloved wife, Cat. Chuck is in his early seventies and … Continue reading →

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“Animal Life” by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir – Book Review

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Fictionophile

Translated from the Icelandic by Brian Fitzgibbon “When a person finally understands what matters, he has often started to ail and hasn’t long to go.” Having never read this author before, I had no preconceived notions as to what I … 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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“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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“Life, Slightly” by Nigel Cooper – Book Review

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Fictionophile

Jackie – is a good listener. She listens to those who are damaged by what life has thrown at them. She wants to be needed. But what happens when someone listens to her? Gavin – Conflicted about his sexual preference, … Continue reading →

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