Tag Archives: ebooks

Frustration: a chat transcript

Posted on June 2, 2018 by

Most of you folks know that I live in Canada.  Recently I received a ‘gift’ book from an author who wants me to review her book.  Wonderful? YES.  However… the gift was a gift card for Amazon.com Although I do … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (#Kindle ebook bargains) Jan. 8/18

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Three bargain Kindle purchases this week. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. NOTE: The price tags now reflect the U.S. and Canadian prices. (Apologies to … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday #6 (#Kindle ebook bargains)

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

Only two bargain Kindle purchases this week. These books might vary in price from Amazon.ca to Amazon.com to Amazon.co.uk but they are all still BARGAINS!  Probably about what you would pay for a cup of coffee. NOTE: The price tags now reflect the U.S. and Canadian prices. (Apologies … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday #2 (Fictionophile’s #Kindle book bargains)

Posted on October 30, 2017 by

As many of you know, I’m always excited about a bargain. It occurred to me that my tally of bargain Kindle purchases takes up a lot of space on my monthly recap posts, so I thought I’d do everyone a … Continue reading →

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Miserly Monday (Fictionophile’s #Kindle book bargains)

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

As many of you know, I’m always excited about a bargain. It occurred to me that my tally of bargain Kindle purchases takes up a lot of space on my monthly recap posts, so I thought I’d do everyone a … Continue reading →

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Hello November! (Fictionophile updates)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

It is true that time flies faster the older you get.  I defy anyone to disagree! LOL November already. First things first… I took part in the blog tour for “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett. Through my blog, Anne Berger of Albuquerque, New … Continue reading →

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Fictionophile’s tips for new NetGalley members

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

Note: This blog post has been updated August 16, 2019 For avid readers, readers who like to share their reading experiences by reviewing, and pretty much any book blogger – NetGalley is a dream come true.       So many … Continue reading →

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Book or eReader… my preferences

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

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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“Shadows on our skin” by Jennifer Johnston

Posted on October 5, 2014 by

Joe is an ‘old soul’.  He has the brain of a wise poet in the body of an Irish schoolboy. Living during the height of the ‘troubles’ in Derry Ireland,  writing poetry was the only way Joe could escape his … Continue reading →

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“Falling” by Emma Kavanagh

Posted on May 7, 2014 by

We’ve all had the dream where we wake up startled by the sensation of falling.  Very unsettling… much like this debut novel by Emma Kavanagh.  The book portrays many different forms of falling – both metaphorically and literally – and how … Continue reading →

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“Deadline” by John Dunning

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

To some ardent bibliophiles ebooks are an irreverent format that is somehow disrespectful of books and their history.   Nothing being so sacred as the written word on paper, the feel of a book in your hand etc.  And don’t misunderstand…. … Continue reading →

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“The sleeper” by Gillian White

Posted on November 11, 2013 by

An atmospheric thriller set on a Devon farm in dark December… As daylight becomes shorter, there is nothing so comforting as a good novel.  “The sleeper” set in the dark days of December leading up to and including Christmas certainly fills the … Continue reading →

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I’ve joined NetGalley

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

I’m excited to now be a reviewer for NetGalley. With hundreds of publishers providing books, NetGalley has thousands of titles to choose from. I’ve begun reading my first title from them: “The sleeper” by Gillian White. For my review of … Continue reading →

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