What do we think about Linda Howard?

February 7, 2024

Yesterday’s Steals and Deals offered a twofer: Linda Howard’s Dream Man and After The Night, bound in one book. It was fascinating to read the reviews and the comments on…

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the ask@AAR: What song is YOU?

February 2, 2024

Lately, Dr. Feelgood and I have been listening to a lot of music. I think it’s because he retired and we can’t TALK ALL THE TIME. When we want to…

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In which a headline from the Washington Posts irks me….

January 29, 2024

Yesterday, I returned from trying on possible Mother of the Groom lehengas to read this crap headline from Washington Post: At 59, I needed a fancy gown. Should I go…

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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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