Category Archives: Fictionophile report

Fictionophile’s May 2020 #BookHaul

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

My greed in amassing books for review continues at an alarming rate. I sacrificed my 80% NetGalley badge and downloaded TEN more titles from them. This was a tough decision, but I can rationalize it by saying I’ll never get … Continue reading →

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International publishing – Book availability woes

Posted on May 3, 2020 by

As a book blogger, I spend a LOT of time reading other people’s blogs and reviews, and perusing the internet for fodder for my own blog. Admit it. This is a virtual world where boundaries can be crossed without fear … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s April #BookHaul

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

Confession time.  For the second month in a row, I went a little crazy and amassed a whopping 15 new review commitments. I am going to blame my greed insanity on self isolation, because well…. I can’t blame myself, can … Continue reading →

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A little light housekeeping – Book Blogger style

Posted on April 27, 2020 by

Since we’re all stuck at home due this global pandemic, what better time than to do a little light housekeeping – book blogger style.I love being a wee part of this fantastic book-blogging community. To that end, I try to … Continue reading →

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#FFRC2020 Reading Challenge progress as of April 18, 2020

Posted on April 18, 2020 by

This year I put myself out on a limb and created a reading challenge. Four other bloggers have decided to join me in #FFRC2020 Here are the eight criteria for the challenge: And here is MY progress so far – … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s March #BookHaul

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

Confession time.  I went a little crazy this month and amassed a whopping 14 new review commitments. I am going to blame my greed insanity on self isolation, because well…. I can’t blame myself, can I? These fourteen titles all … Continue reading →

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March 2020 Kindle ebook purchases #bookhaul

Posted on March 28, 2020 by

Anyone who knows me, or follows this blog knows for sure that I have more than enough to read. I’ll never run out of great reading material. However, like most bookworms, bookbloggers, and all other book obsessed people, I cannot … Continue reading →

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Anybody out there? Thoughts from the isolated bubble…

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

This is not the same world that it once was. We are ALL feeling the effects of the terrifying Covid-19 pandemic. Once thought to be the subject of science fiction, our reality proves once again that what was once a … Continue reading →

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Home Safe – a lovely break in these stressful times

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

After almost three weeks away, we have arrived home safe and healthy. We flew to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and then boarded a cruise ship which stopped at Curaçao, Aruba, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatamala, Mexico, and then on to San Diego, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye February – Fictionophile update and #BookHaul

Posted on February 29, 2020 by

As followers of this blog will know, I am currently on vacation and have prepared this post a few weeks ago. As a result I am unable to respond to comments or interact with you socially until I return in … Continue reading →

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TBR poll results – What I’ll be reading soon

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Earlier this month I shared a poll with you all that listed a dozen novels that I very much want to read. Because I have SO many review commitments, I am limiting myself to read just one of the twelve … Continue reading →

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January 2020 recap – The Ups and the Downs of Bookblogging

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

Well folks, January has been a mixed bag for me.  I read some very good novels, posted quite a few times with reviews and other bookish stuff, received some stellar titles in my monthly book haul, and, on a personal … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s January 2020 Book Haul

Posted on January 30, 2020 by

Here are the SIX new titles I received in January in exchange for my honest review. From Edelweiss I downloaded ONE new title: AND from NetGalley, I received FIVE new titles: I’ll start off with the one that I’m most … Continue reading →

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December 2019 Kindle ebook purchases #bookhaul

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

Anyone who knows me, or follows this blog knows for sure that I have more than enough to read. I’ll never run out of great reading material. However, like most bookworms, bookbloggers, and all other book obsessed people, I cannot … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s December 2019 Book Haul

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Despite my valiant efforts to NOT take on any more review commitments… Here are the SEVEN new titles I received in December. From Edelweiss I downloaded TWO new titles: “Seven Lies” by Elizabeth Kay (published by Pamela Dorman Books) ISBN: … Continue reading →

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