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The AAR Top 100 Poll: October Is Just Around the Corner

Get ready…it’s coming!  Yes, we’re going to be updating the All About Romance Top 100 Romances Poll this coming October.  To refresh your memory, here are the reigning Top 100. It’s been three years since we…

Books with Buzz: Sherry Thomas Interview and Giveaway (Contest Closed)

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I love the books of Sherry Thomas.  And, with His at Night scheduled for release on May 25th, those who love historical romance as much as I do…

Going Into Hibernation

I know it’s spring for all you northerners, but down under winter is creeping up.  Frost hits regularly, the tomatoes die, and I go into hibernation mode.  This means I make several changes to my routine:…

Reality TV Update

Yes, it’s that time again; we’re nearing the finales for many long-running reality TV shows. This season, the three main shows I’ve watched are: The Amazing Race, Dancing With the Stars, and Survivor. While I’ve enjoyed…

The Pregnant Heroine

As so many of us have blogged about our reading preferences lately, I began thinking about my own romance likes and dislikes.   As I’ve gotten older or simply have read more, I’ve noticed differences in my…

Charlaine Harris Winners and a Hint (or Two) About Next Week

First things first:  Linda Henderson, Margaret, Sally, Martha Lawson, and Mary C are the winners in this week’s Charlaine Harris contest.  Thanks to everyone who entered and to Ace for donating the books. And now here’s…

Slug Alarm

Ten days ago, I planted the vegetable bed in the garden: carrots, radishes, lettuce, and kohlrabi. I was very proud and happy, until I discovered that not only do slugs love lettuce, there also is a…

Eagerly Awaited June Books

AAR Staff again weighs in with which coming June books we really want to try. June is looking like a promising month! Title and Author Reviewer The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne Rike, Lynn, Sandy, Jean,…

To Tweet or Not to Tweet?

Ever since a job I had required me to sort through Tweets for mentions of a particular NPR radio host, I’ve been anti-Twitter.  My mind went numb after hours of logging “eatin breakfast and listening to…