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the ask@AAR: What’s your preferred way to read?

the ask@AAR: What’s your preferred way to read?

May 15, 2020

Here’s a somewhat shocking confession: I haven’t read an actual book in over a year. And I don’t want to. Unless I can read a book on the Kindle app…

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the Wayback on Wednesday: Chatting about Heyer

the Wayback on Wednesday: Chatting about Heyer

May 13, 2020

Chatting About Heyer– a column from May 1, 2000 Something wonderful happens when you mention Georgette Heyer to writers and readers. They start to smile (you can feel it in…

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We’re all streaming now: What’s the best movie you’ve watched?

We’re all streaming now: What’s the best movie you’ve watched?

May 12, 2020

Since I’ve been marooned with my 20 something kids and we have just one decent TV right, we’ve been doing a bunch of family TV watching. And, which will surprise…

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It’s the Good Time Book Club! What did you think of Manhunting?

It’s the Good Time Book Club! What did you think of Manhunting?

May 10, 2020

It’s time to discuss our first book club choice,  Jennifer Crusie’s Manhunting. Here’s our DIK review from 1999 and here’s a readers’ guide from Crusie. This is the first novel…

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the ask@AAR: What romance novel/author makes you laugh?

the ask@AAR: What romance novel/author makes you laugh?

May 8, 2020

My husband adores stand up comedy. I do not. My siblings all rave about Curb Your Enthusiasm. I think it’s mean and unfunny. Others in my book club–the less fun…

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You spoke… we’re listening!

You spoke… we’re listening!

May 7, 2020

Thank you to the hundreds of you who filled out our survey. You’ve given us lots to consider. You had many many great suggestions. Here are a few things we’ve…

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the Wayback on Wednesday: the 2000 Reviews Parody Contest

the Wayback on Wednesday: the 2000 Reviews Parody Contest

May 6, 2020

Reviews Parody Contest 2000 January 1, 2001 Happy New Year, everyone! Today we announce the winner in our second annual Reviews Parody Contest. I got a tremendous kick out of…

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You picked these six as your favorite historical romance novelists… now tell us which is your favorite book by each!

You picked these six as your favorite historical romance novelists… now tell us which is your favorite book by each!

May 5, 2020

On Sunday, just for fun, we polled our readers and asked who is your favorite historical romance author and your favorite non-Regency historical romance author. 296 people voted–woo hoo!

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Author Josi S. Kilpack Talks about her latest novel, Rakes and Roses

Author Josi S. Kilpack Talks about her latest novel, Rakes and Roses

May 4, 2020

Hello All About Romance readers. I am thrilled to join you today to chat about my latest novel, Rakes and Roses, and share insights on my Mayfield Family series.

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A Sunday poll: Who is your favorite historical romance author?

A Sunday poll: Who is your favorite historical romance author?

May 3, 2020

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An almost DIKlassic review: By Possession by Madeline Hunter

An almost DIKlassic review: By Possession by Madeline Hunter

May 2, 2020

Several of you have asked we bring back our DIKlassic reviews. Great idea! I am currently reading Hunter’s By Possession and it is SO. GOOD. (This review first ran in…

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the ask@AAR: How are we doing?

the ask@AAR: How are we doing?

May 1, 2020

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