I got interested in fanfiction when I saw that three new books I’m reviewing were inspired by popular fanfiction characters and realized how fast this genre is growing! Fanfiction is described as new stories based on characters from a fan’s favorite book, movie, TV show or other media. Some of the popular characters I’ve seen…
September is traditionally a BIG month for new romance releases, and this September is certainly continuing that tradition with a bumper crop of new titles to get stuck into! As always, we love hearing which books YOU’RE most keen to read in the coming weeks – and just a reminder that while we do our…
Not That Complicated by Isabel Murray Thankfully, the prompts for the TBR Challenge are generally open to interpretation. Some months a book will attach itself to the prompt immediately in my mind, and other months, I waffle helplessly between titles, trying to work out which one is the best fit. This month was one of…
At AAR, we love good books. We are delighted to find them and thrilled to be able to recommend them to you. But we also have a huge soft spot for bad books. As a reviewer with over 350 notches to my reviewing bedpost, I have to tell you, writing reviews for the stinkers can…
It’s that time again, when the AAR team is looking ahead at which new romances we think are the best bets for some entertaining reads over the coming weeks. With so many books being released every week, it’s impossible to make a comprehensive list, and we love it when you, dear reader, bring to our…
This week is the dreaded much anticipated Amazon Prime Day. For two days, Amazon discounts all sorts of stuff and people buy and buy. Well, that’s how I see it. Here’s what Amazon says: 1. What is Prime Day? Prime Day is Amazon’s deal event exclusively for Prime members, featuring personalized deals and top brands. The…
So you’ve decided to write a romance novel starring musicians. Congratulations! But if you’re not a musician, there may be some information about writing musicians that you’re missing out on – information that would enrich your story, or maybe transform it entirely. Here are some ways to make sure your depiction of musicians doesn’t cause…
Looking for inspiration for summer/holiday reads? Here’s our selection of the July releases we think will be your best bets! You can see all the books at Amazon on our July 2023 list! Releasing week of 3rd July 2023 Releasing week of 10th July 2023 Releasing week of 17th July 2023 Releasing week of 24th…
During a recent Ask@AAR column about reviews, we had a lot of really interesting comments on the relationship that forms between readers and reviewers. It was honestly a joy to read how many of you commented that AAR’s seal of approval had meaning for you. So what I was wondering is… WITHIN AAR, do you…
When I saw the prompt “Freebie” for TBR Challenge, I have to admit that my first thought was of the big book conferences of my earlier blogging days, where freebies abounded. In the post-COVID landscape, many of these have vanished or changed considerably (and then there’s the history of RWA – but that could be…
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