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Reading after 9/11
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone in the U.S. that Sunday marks a very important anniversary; it’s been 10 years since September 11, 2001. Our world changed in so many ways that day. Never…
Speaking of Audiobooks: When It’s Better in Audio
As an audio enthusiast, it’s thrilling when I discover that a book I enjoyed in print is even better in audio. In fact, when I’m reviewing for Speaking of Audiobooks, it’s one of the highest compliments…
Mystery with a Bit of Romance
I recently listened to Elizabeth Peters’ first Amelia Peabody book Crocodile on the Sandbank for an audiobooks review here at AAR. I was reminded of one of my early posts at the original After Hours site,…
A Reader Versus a Bibliophile
I like orange juice. I really like orange juice. But I sure don’t make a habit of learning about the properties of citric acid and optimal growth conditions for Tropicana Florida oranges. And I’m cool with…
All right, pick your side: Dog or cat?
I’ve never owned a pet. I wanted to when I was younger, but my mother said, “Sure, as long as you take care of it.” At which point I thought about it, and realized, no, I…
A Salute to the Working Heroes and Heroines
Roku finally has Mad Men and I have been racing through seasons one and two at the clip of several episodes per day. My husband, who finds the show extremely boring, can’t understand my attraction. In…
The Fall TV Season: Are You Looking Forward to Anything?
I can hardly believe the season for my favorite summer TV show – Drop Dead Diva – is nearly over. I’ve read this season will end with the “biggest cliffhanger ever.” Not sure what that will…