Category Archives: ramblings & miscellanea

My Life In Books 2020: a bookish game #MyLifeInBooks2020 #bookbloggers #booklovers

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Fictionophile

My Life in Books: a bookish game I saw this little game on Cathy’s book blog; Nicki‘s book blog; and Kelly‘s book blog. Thanks to Annabel who came up with the latest version. I’m always looking for different ways to … Continue reading →

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It’s a sickness… #bookblogger #booklover #bookworm

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Fictionophile

Logged on to NetGalley to submit a review and I had 4 new approvals waiting for me and then I requested 2 new titles and I just…. So far this month I’ve already amassed eleven more review commitments. That troubles … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile updates – a new month September 2020

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Fictionophile

A year that all of us will remember – most of us NOT in a good way. As the autumn nears here in Nova Scotia, we are all keeping our fingers crossed that a second wave of Covid-19 does not … Continue reading →

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The Liebster Award #bookbloggers #bookblogger

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Fictionophile

Hello friends! I’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award. With thanks to Sheila from The Quiet Geordie for the nomination. Though I vowed to never take part in any trope that suggests I ‘tag‘ other bloggers, I did this one … Continue reading →

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A Summer Book-Bingo – Just for Fun!

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Fictionophile

Due to the world’s ‘new normal’, many of us are sticking close to home this summer. Also, those of us who like to read are doing so MORE than ever before. Just for fun I created a SUMMER BOOK BINGO. … Continue reading →

Posted in ramblings & miscellanea, reading challenges | Tagged Reading | 32 Comments

International publishing – Book availability woes

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Fictionophile

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 →

Posted in Anticipated titles, ebooks and ereaders, Fictionophile report, ramblings & miscellanea | Tagged discussion post, ebooks | 35 Comments

A little light housekeeping – Book Blogger style

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Fictionophile

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 →

Posted in Book bloggers, Fictionophile report, ramblings & miscellanea | Tagged blog roll, This blog | 37 Comments

UP – the amazing two-letter word

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Fictionophile

A reminder that one word in the English language that can be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb and preposition. Read until the end ….. you’ll laugh. This two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and … Continue reading →

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Anybody out there? Thoughts from the isolated bubble…

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Fictionophile

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 →

Posted in personal, ramblings & miscellanea | Tagged discussion post | 39 Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Fictionophile

With the world in turmoil, many St. Patrick’s Day festivities have been cancelled or postponed. Every year, on March 17th, I confess that I’m a little bit Irish. My solution? Curl up with a green beer or green tea and … Continue reading →

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Books that I think will be future classics

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Fictionophile

Definition of a classic book: A classic is a book accepted as being exemplary or noteworthy, for example through an imprimatur such as being listed in a list of great books, or through a reader’s personal opinion. … A “canon” refers to a list of books considered … Continue reading →

Posted in ramblings & miscellanea | Tagged books, discussion post, Reading | 41 Comments

Finding your Christmas spirit – some thoughts for the season

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Fictionophile

Everyone I know is experiencing some holiday stress. With the big day only just over two weeks away, there is just SO much to do over a short time. Even though I’m retired, I still feel it a little bit. … Continue reading →

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It’s all in the stars… Ratings on different sites

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Fictionophile

Yes, I’m bringing it up again. Although I may be beating a dead horse here I think that we as book bloggers need to be more cognizant of the star ratings we use. Personally, I have my own take on … Continue reading →

Posted in ramblings & miscellanea, Reviewing | Tagged discussion post | 51 Comments

Discussion Post: Author’s reactions to reviews

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Fictionophile

I’ve been blogging about books for quite some time now. For the most part things have gone smoothly. I seldom get any reaction to my reviews from authors, but for the most part the feedback I have gotten has been … Continue reading →