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the ask@AAR: Have you picked up a new hobby lately?
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 is not to say I don’t…
The Best of 2023 – Charlotte’s List
This year my reading included many backlist titles and rereads. I didn’t get to as many of my 2023 TBRs as I’d like, but I did squeeze in more than a few new books that I…
The Best of 2023 – Jessica’s List
Happily, more titles have made their way onto my Best Books list this year than last year (I only had four in total). I nearly doubled that number this year with some great reads. A Kiss…
the ask@AAR: What’s your favorite winter holiday romance?
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 know. We love holiday romances at…
TBR Challenge December 2023 – Festive
It seems incredible that another year is coming to a close, but here we are. This month’s prompt, “Festive“, calls to mind all manner of holiday fun. In years past, we’ve explored various holidays, but this…
The Best of 2023 – Rachel’s List
I read so many good books this year, but here, in no particular order, are my favorite books of 2023. The Nanny by Lana Ferguson Cassie Evans is finishing her masters when she loses her job…
the ask@AAR: What wedding advice do you have for me?
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 family is mostly just showing up–the…