Category Archives: Fictionophile report

Fictionophile’s February #TBR – a plan

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

I surprised myself and actually read ELEVEN titles in January. (My usual is about eight) In the attempt to tame my rather wild TBR (190 titles with review commitments), I plan to read another TEN titles in February. I thought … Continue reading →

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Hello February 2019 (blog updates & January #bookhaul)

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

February is my birthday month. Here in Nova Scotia, it is often the worst weather month of the year, so I can be forgiven for planning a month of snuggling up with some really good books… right?  I really, really, … Continue reading →

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A little light housekeeping – Book Blogger style

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

I love being a wee part of this fantastic book-blogging community. To that end, I try to support my fellow bloggers as much as I can, time permitting.  I have a vast blogroll of 208 book bloggers whose blogs I … Continue reading →

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January 2019 #TBR

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

Last year I began posting my reading ‘plan’ for the month. Well folks, it didn’t turn out so well.  I think I did it for three months – then fell off the wagon. I’m starting 2019 with the intentions to … Continue reading →

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Hello January 2019 (Fictionophile updates & Dec. book haul)

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

I wish a very Happy New Year to you all! In my every valiant effort to cull my overwhelming TBR I really tried to not request any ARCs in December.  I almost succeeded… well give me an ‘A’ for effort.  … Continue reading →

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Hello December (Fictionophile updates & November’s #bookhaul)

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

During the month of November I added NINE titles to my TBR 3 purchases + 6 review commitments I received 3 titles from NetGalley in November “River Bodies” by Karen Katchur Blurb: A body just turned up in the small town … Continue reading →

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So Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American blog friends. Although Thanksgiving in Canada was last month, I have something to be very thankful for today.  Fictionophile has just met a huge milestone! I wish to extend a huge thank-you to … Continue reading →

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Hello November – Fictionophile updates and October book haul

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

October was a very sad month for our family because my step-father passed away. He was 93 and had little quality of life left, so for him it was a blessing. Anyone who has been through it knows that even … Continue reading →

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Hello October (Fictionophile updates and Sept. book haul)

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

October 1st and back home again! To celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary, my husband and I went on our first ever cruise!  We flew from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Vancouver, British Columbia (4,444 km= 2,761 miles) where we boarded the Holland … Continue reading →

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Poll results + A very brief hiatus – back in October…

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

Just wanted you all to know that because my husband and I are celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary the last week of September…. I’m taking a brief blogging hiatus. Please forgive me if I don’t comment and Tweet your posts.  … Continue reading →

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Hello September (Fictionophile updates and August’s bookhaul)

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

Hello lovely folks! Summer days will soon be over, it is September already!  The photo below shows my husband and I enjoying the beautiful sunset at our summer cottage. Though I’ve been reluctant to add to my already lengthy TBR, … Continue reading →

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Hello August (Fictionophile updates and July’s bookhaul)

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

Hello lovely folks! Summer days are speeding by and August is almost here already! Though I’ve been reluctant to add to my already lengthy TBR, it is only expected that I had to add a few titles.  I am a … Continue reading →

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Halfway through 2018 – Bookish Reflections

Posted on July 3, 2018 by

We have now officially passed the halfway point of 2018. Looking back at my reading year so far, I thought I’d share my top ten reads of the 57 books I’ve read since January 1, 2018. I’ve linked the book … Continue reading →

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July TBR: a (loose) plan

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

Well folks this is the 4th month of my plan to get a handle on my TBR.  In addition to trying to get the oldest titles off my list, I’ve been valiantly trying to abstain from requesting anything on NetGalley … Continue reading →

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Hello JULY! Happy Canada Day! (+Fictionophile’s June bookhaul)

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Hello lovely folks! JULY already and the marking of Canada’s official 151st birthday. As many of you know, I spend my summers at our family cottage situated on Cape John, on the Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia.  It is indeed ‘My … Continue reading →

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