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Eagerly Awaiting for May

AAR Staff again weighs in with which coming May books they are excited about reading. Title and Author Reviewer Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran Lea, Blythe, Rachel, Lee, Sandy, Jean, Lynn, Katie A Secret Affair…

Super Cute Wedding Video

And don’t worry, it’s not the one where they all dance down the aisle.  But there is dancing involved. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy1uWAm4SnI It’s a good thing Amy has so many friends in musical theatre.

Taking time off…line

Used to be, I was thrilled to be able to go online. About 15 years ago, I was deeply grateful to those advanced spirits among my acquaintance who permitted me to browse this new bookstore Amazon…

Speaking of Audiobooks: April 2010 Releases

As many of you know, watching for new releases of romance audiobooks is a part of my morning routine and one I quite enjoy since it’s a constant search for those gems that failed to be…

Is the 20th Century "Historical" Enough Yet?

Think about it. The glamourous mood of Edwardian England and prewar Europe, captured in art and literature with a poignant mix of innocence and decadence. The days when airplanes were so rare that people would run…

Spring Fever

The other day Jane posted about spring in DC. I guess it’s that time of year, because I’ve been going through major spring fever for the last few weeks. Normally I can make it through March…

What Makes a Book Unforgettable?

I had fun seeing the RITA and Golden Heart award nominations go up yesterday. There were some really good books up there! At first, I was just noting that I had read more of the nominees(and…

2010 RITA Nominations: Updated Throughout the Day

Today is the day, fellow romance lovers.  Calls are going out to nominated authors and we’ll  be adding to the listing as Lynn Spencer and I hear the news throughout the day.  [Authors, if you’re one…

DC in the Springtime

It’s spring in the District. This time of year is Washington at its most beautiful.  Flowers are starting to bloom, grass is green again, and the branches of trees are beginning to bud leaves.  Temperatures are…