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Speaking of Audiobooks: June is Audiobook Month
“June Is Audiobook Month” (JIAM) reads like a sentence but it’s actually the name of a month long campaign to enhance visibility, awareness and popularity for audiobooks by directly reaching out to consumers. Sites and blogs…
Longing for boredom
In a recent romance I read (a European historical), there is the following dialogue between the heroine and her suitor: “… If you turn polite on me now, I shall become very bored indeed.” – “And…
World War II Romance – Can This Be a Thing?
I’m in the middle of a World War II romance right now that I’m reading for review. It’s okay, but not anything to write home about. I’ve been seeing more WWII stories come across my desk,…
Summer Recipes: LinnieGayl’s Gazpacho
The staff at AAR so enjoyed sharing our Christmas sweets that we decided to do it again, but in celebration of the yummy summer months. Who knew there was more to summer than Salad and 72…
TBR Challenge 2013: Into the RITA Wayback Machine
This month’s theme for the multi-site TBR Challenge had me scratching my head a little. We’re supposed to read a RITA winner or runner-up. Now I have to admit that, at least in recent years, my…
Summer Recipes: Amy's Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes have been a favorite summer treat of mine since I was small. I learned how to make them from my grandmother and like pretty much everyone I know, I have my own particular…
AAR Staff Top 10 Favorites – Anne's Picks
My first thought when I heard about this was “Eek! Only ten?” These picks are in no particular order, and some make no sense when I look at them. But these were the books I often…