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Hear It for Public Radio (ha)

Ever since I started driving to work, I started listening to the radio. A lot. I listen primarily for the traffic  reports (although, as a side note, I just want to mention that 680 News was…

Eagerly Awaited in June

After looking over the June releases list, I think it’s fair to say that most of us here at AAR are eagerly anticipating Julia Quinn’s newest book, Just Like Heaven. Money Shot by Susan Sey also…

An Internet-less Life

It’s been almost a week since I lost wireless in my apartment.  The contract was in my roommate’s name, and she has moved out and taken the internet with her.  It’s only until the end of…

I'm Starting to See a Pattern Here

This past week, I returned a new release unread to the library. While that is not especially unusual, that fact that I am saying goodbye to the works of an author that I have read for…

Starting a New Chapter

My first review here at AAR was published May 17, 2007 — almost exactly four years ago. When I first started reviewing here, I was finishing up my senior year in high school. My first package…

Clothes sizes

Over Easter, I spent a week in England, and probably one of the most useful pieces of knowledge I brought back with me is what sizes I wear in the UK. No, seriously. I like to…

Books with Buzz: Julia Quinn Interview (Contest Closed)

Update: Due to a miscommunication, the wrong prize was originally listed for this giveaway.  One winner will receive an (early) signed final copy of Just Like Heaven. This is the same book that you would find in…

Your Sofa is How Old?

I’ve resisted for a number of years, but have finally realized it’s time to do it. Yes, I  absolutely, positively must replace my old living room furniture. My sofa and loveseat looked quite nice when I…

What a Scandal

The promise of a scandal seemingly sells.  In fact, scandal seems to be one of those publisher buzz words that is used over and over again whether there’s a real scandal in the story or not.…