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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 →

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World Book Day 2019 #GreatReads

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Fictionophile

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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Readers find the magic

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Fictionophile

As a lifelong reader, I’ve always known that there is magic to be found within books. So… I thought I’d share a few graphics that helps convey my feelings about reading. (Some I’ve shared with you before – others I’m … Continue reading →

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Two crime writers that deserve to be read

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Fictionophile

While perusing my book shelves, I look fondly on certain tomes.  Some authors are ones I haven’t heard about in a while…  I have highly positive memories of their work. Where are they now?  Are they still writing? In this … Continue reading →

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August ALREADY!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Fictionophile

The summer is speeding by.  It is August already and I’m keeping up with my #20booksofsummer challenge.  At present I’m reading number 13 of 20:  “The Beauty of the End” by Debbie Howells.  I received it from NetGalley when Kensington … Continue reading →

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The top of my TBR pile… (or, laments of a book blogger)

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Fictionophile

I’ve read 27 novels since January 1st, 2016 – so… I’m on track for my target of 100 books this year.  I’ve read some excellent novels – and some that didn’t live up to the hype. Now, with various new … Continue reading →

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Love of reading

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Fictionophile

Yes…. February is love of reading month.  Also my birthday month so I look at it as a sort of personal tribute to my favorite hobby.  As an only child I learned early on that reading is the most enjoyable … Continue reading →

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“The readers of Broken Wheel recommend” by Katarina Bivald – Book Review

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Fictionophile

Today, in the age of social media and instant communication, letter writing has become antiquated and uncommon.  Not that many years ago however it was the norm and many people had ‘pen-pals’, myself included. This novel is about two women, … Continue reading →

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Most anticipated titles of 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Fictionophile

I have committed to reading and reviewing a LOT of fiction titles in 2016 via NetGalley, Edelweiss, and TLC Book Tours. Of the ones I’ve agreed to review – here are 10 of the titles that I am MOST looking forward to! … Continue reading →

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Book or eReader… my preferences

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Fictionophile

Although I have literally thousands of hardcover books at home (books do furnish a room – the quote is correct) – I MUCH prefer reading on my Kindle Paperwhite. My reasons are thus: 1.  I can read outdoors and in … Continue reading →

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A difficult question rephrased

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Fictionophile

You’ve been asked it before.   The almost impossible question. “What is your favorite book?”  So many, to choose from. You just can’t answer. I attended my  monthly Whodunit Book Club meeting last evening and when asked a different way, the … Continue reading →

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