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…
In the USA, May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (sometimes now expanded to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AAR annually takes this chance to uplift books we have loved by authors of AAPI heritage, wherever they live. Please enjoy these DIKs! And check out our previous AAPI Heritage Month…
It’s time to take a look through the lists of forthcoming releases for the next month! These are the the titles AAR thinks are the best bets for the best reads of May 2023. As always, we love to hear from YOU about what you’re looking forward to – so do drop by for a…
It’s undeniable that the historical market has for years been flooded with plenty of choices for those who love Regency or Victorian England settings. And we’ve both certainly read (and enjoyed) plenty. However, there’s a LOT of history to be explored outside of 19th century England and having “unusual historicals” for a TBR prompt gave…
Over the years, we’ve published many a piece about Bad Boys. I wrote one nine years ago about being over bad boys (this proved to be a lie), there’s one inspired by Chris Brown, one in which we swoon over Don Draper, and more. Their appeal and the problems they pose continue to inspire and…
In 2015, I interviewed Maya Rodale about her fabulous book, Dangerous Books for Girls. (You can read the interview here.) Maya has updated the book and we sat down (via email) to discuss the changes. Here’s our discussion. Dabney: You’ve updated this wonderful book. Why? Maya: So much has happened in the world and in…
Due to (gestures widely), it’s been a long time since I saw one of my childhood best friends, who is now a dentist. When we recently got together, we somehow started talking about time travel romances, because obviously that’s what you do. I told her I had read a whole lot of romances with time-traveling…
Hopefully the advent of April will bring with it some more Spring-like weather – in my part of the world, at least! – but even if it doesn’t, it DOES bring lots of great books for your consideration! Below is just a small selection of the new books coming out in April – click on…
I was going to write a column today asking what was the first romance you ever read. I, however, have no idea what, specifically, the answer to that question is personally but I’m sure whatever it was, it was written by Barbara Cartland. So I searched for Barbara Cartland on the site and this wonderful…
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