Tag Archives: Quotations

Bibliophilia on Pinterest

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Fictionophile

Bibliophilia (noun): a great or excessive love of books ; also, an enthusiastic or extreme interest in collecting books.     Social media has had a huge impact on readers.  Some even spend precious reading time perusing their favorite social … Continue reading →

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A few quotes from mystery authors

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Fictionophile

“Experience is as effective a teacher as she is because one does tend to remember her lessons.” — Lawrence Block (as said by his character Bernie Rhodenbarr in “The Burglar in the Closet”.) “There is no detective in England equal … Continue reading →

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“On Cats” ~ by Charles Bukowski – Book Review

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Fictionophile

Anyone expecting a ‘cutsie‘ book about cats will be taken aback.  This is a book of poems by the inimitable Bukowski – edgy and raw. I am not comfortable reviewing poetry.  I do not deem myself qualified to do so.  … Continue reading →

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Fiction quotes

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Fictionophile

“Fiction is not a dream. nor is it guesswork.  It is imagining based on facts, and the facts must be accurate or the work of imagining will not stand up.” — Margaret Culkin Banning  (American author and writer) “The reason … Continue reading →

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