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The (Not So) Magic Moment

In her blog titled Stuart’s Coat, Sara’s Spectacles, and Jessica’s Glove , Sandy talked about “those hit-you-in-the-heart scenes. The kind you remember. The kind you share with other readers who very often respond “Yes!” The kind…

TBR Challenge – A Recommended Read

After one of my columns bemoaning discussing the rise of the light Regency, I got several emails from those who worried about me. And no, dearest emailer, I don’t torment small animals in my free time.…

Choosing a restaurant

My husband and I don’t make much of Valentine’s Day, but we do tend to use it as an excuse to go out for a nice meal together. This year this is especially important to me,…

Pamper Yourself

  Tuesday is Valentine’s Day and for some it is just another day, either by choice or because of the lack of a significant other.  If you want to be in a relationship or have just ended…

Speaking of Audiobooks: A Simple Audio Survey

The world’s a changing as we all know and one of the most noticeable areas is publishing and the challenge of digital versus paper.  Or in the audiobook industry – digital versus hard copy CDs. Personally,…

Are You an Adventurous Reader?

Because, truth be told, I don’t think I am. When LynnAAR sent around her request for Buried Treasures from all of the AAR staff, I racked my brain (I don’t keep a book list) and realized that…

Mend a Broken Heart

You think that I am probably thinking about getting over a break-up don’t you?  No, I am talking about your actual heart.  February is American Heart Month.  Most of us think of heart disease as something that affects adults…

Some People Want to Fill the World with Creepy Love Songs

I love love songs. From medieval ballads like Greensleeves to power ballads like Sweet Child of Mine there is nothing more romantic than a truly heartfelt musical tribute. The lyrics to these tunes are often descriptions…

Buried Treasure Reads of 2011

Did 2011 yield some great buried treasure reads? Of course it did! It seems like every year there are some wonderful books that fly under the radar, deserving of accolades but never quite getting the buzz…