Blog Archive
AAR Loves… Romances Featuring Politicians
You’re probably aware that Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day in the United States, whether you live in the United States or elsewhere, even if that “elsewhere” is “under a rock.” Yes, politicians (like lawyers!) have…
the ask@AAR: Which Goodreads nominated romance would you pick?
It’s that time of year again when readers are thrilled, startled, and irritated at the picks for what is now the biggest reader poll in the world: The Goodreads Choice Awards. This year, the choices for…
Coming Soon – The Romances We’re Most Looking Forward to Reading in November 2020
Looking ahead to the new releases for November, the AAR team has come up with a small selection of the new titles on offer; all ones we think most likely to entertain, engross and enthrall over…
The Lure of the Locked Room – Maggie’s Picks for the best Halloween Reads!
To me, nothing is scarier than reality, especially 2020 reality. While I can blissfully disdain most tales of ghosts, ghouls and other things that go bump in the night, I find it much harder to be…
What’s the worst EVER book ending?
The Washington Post has an article today about readers’ choices for the books whose ending infuriated them. Their readers singled out Gone Girl–I love that book’s ending!–, Cold Mountain, and My Sister’s Keeper (HATED THE ENDING…
the ask@AAR: How do you like to re-read?
I’ve always been a re-reader: whole books, favorite scenes, even a line or two I’ve suddenly thought of and want to experience again. In 2020, I’ve been re-reading more than ever, especially at night, when my…
And the next AAR Good Time Book Club pick is….
The (very close) votes are in and we’re reading Elizabeth Kingston’s The King’s Man. (Here’s our B+ review.) Here’s the summary from Amazon (right now, the ebook is 2.99):
