the ask@AAR: Have you seen any of the Best Picture Nominees? What did you think?

January 26, 2024

It’s Oscar time and, as usual, I have seen almost none of the nominees–currently I’ve only seen Barbie. The nominees are: American Fiction Anatomy of a Fall Barbie The Holdovers…

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Chatting with Kami Tei, Amazon Senior Editor, about the Top Romances of 2023

January 24, 2024

I was interested in Amazon’s list of the top romances of 2023. (Of these, we’ve reviewed Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Happy Place, Hello Stranger, Love, Theoretically, Forget Me Not, The…

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the ask@AAR: Does anyone still love bad boys?

January 19, 2024

AAR typically gets its review books from two places: Edelweiss and Netgalley. I love pursuing these lists. I see upcoming books that mystify me–The Ten Best Kentucky Derbys! How to…

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the ask@AAR: What were your top reads of 2023?

January 12, 2024

You’ve seen ours–it’s your turn to share! What were your top reads of 2023? (And, if you’d like to see all our choices for Best of 2023 in one place,…

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The Best of 2023 – Dabney’s List

January 10, 2024

2023 was a smashing reading year for me. I read a book or so a week–a slower pace than of old but one that gave me more time for thought….

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the ask@AAR: What were the best sellers at AAR in 2023?

January 5, 2024

Every year, I look at our sales at Amazon. As has been the case for the past four years, our sales continue to drop along with our affiliate dollars. (So…

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the ask@AAR: Have you picked up a new hobby lately?

December 29, 2023

I can’t say why I decided, after never having done it, to take up painting. My husband and two of my children are very good artists. I am not. This…

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the ask@AAR: What’s your favorite winter holiday romance?

December 22, 2023

The month of December is rife with holidays. The biggies are Christmas, Hanukkah, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s but if I’ve missed one that matters to you, let me…

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the ask@AAR: What wedding advice do you have for me?

December 15, 2023

My oldest son is getting married in April. He is the first of our children to wed. The ceremony will be in India, where he lives. For this wedding, our…

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the ask@AAR: What are the best articles you read this year?

December 8, 2023

People are often startled when I tell them I read very little non-fiction. Some are disbelieving. I just smile and say “I read four newspapers a day.” It’s funny this…

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the ask@AAR: Who is your role model?

December 1, 2023

At Thanksgiving this year, my nephew took this picture of my 85 year old mom. He sent it to me and I immediately thought #lifegoals. And not just because she’s…

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the ask@AAR: What romantic suspense novels do you love?

November 24, 2023

As I’ve been working on the list for the upcoming AAR top 100 romances poll, I’ve noticed a dearth of romantic suspense novels, especially those written in the past five…

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