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A Solution to the Reading Slump
I never thought I’d say this, but here’s my answer to the reading slump: Stop reading. About three weeks ago, I had a period of major crunching, and for two solid weeks I didn’t read a…
20% Off Avon Books and a Cool Advanced Read Giveway (Contest Closed)
We’re very excited to announce a special new benefit exclusively for AAR readers, thanks to the generosity of Avon Books. From now until December 12th, when you shop at Harper Collins online, you’ll save 20% from your…
An Upside Down Christmas
No offense to anyone living south of Mexico, but here it is: To me, Christmas = Winter. Christmas is at best, snow, and at the very worst, ugly brown grey slush and frost. Christmas is cold.…
I’m Always a Sucker for This One
Rike’s post yesterday on plotlines that could use a break got me thinking. I’ve got plenty of kvetches, believe me – many of them mentioned already by Rike – but, to put a Pollyanna spin on…
Plotlines That Could Take a Break
On the whole, I don’t mind seeing variations of the same old plot in what I read. Well, I do read plenty of genre literature after all! The finesse and/or psychological depth in which a well-known…
My Reading Habits Wallow in Shame, Apparently
I normally adore Bookmarks magazine. While more than half my reading is romance, I read all kinds of other books as well and Bookmarks gives pretty good coverage of the non-romance world. They tend towards covering…
We have Winners!
And the winners of our Election Day giveaway are… The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens Maureen and Moriah and Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur Patricia Congratulations to all of our winners! -Lynn Spencer