ArmchairBEA: Best Loved Book Blogs

I'm a huge fan of blogs and blog reading and blog surfing - just ask my husband...he frequently has to disconnect the signal so I can actually get some writing and work done!

Here are some of my faves and why I love them:

RomCon - You'll find four blogs in one handy, dandy site. One blog focuses on Contemporary Romance, one on Historical Romance and one on Fantasy/Futuristic/Paranormal Romance. The fourth is the RomCon Central blog with a little bit of everything including updates on the RomCon Readers Convention.


The Book Reading Gals - Heather and Melanie have a spot on the web that's packed with info for romance readers: events, reviews, interviews, the RomCon Reading Challenge and the RomCon Spotlight which happens every Tueady and highlights an author attending RomCon.

Romancing the Book - Literally bursting at the seams with reviews, discussions, interviews, contests and giveaways.

Booking Through Thursday - A thought provoking, book-related question every Thursday.

The Book Binge - Here's their "About this Blog" blurb which explains it all:

We are three everyday average women who love to read. We don't have degrees in English and we're not professional writers, but we're fun, fearless, and we tell it like it is.

We're fans of romance so if we've read it, you'll hear about it...one way or another. Enjoy!

Access Romance - "Where readers and authors connect"

Beyond Her Book - Barbara Vey's blog at Publisher's Weekly.

A Bit O' Muslin - Historical romance author, Delilah Marvelle's blog. She posts once monthly (which works great for me because that's often the only time I have internet). A Bit O' Muslin is littered with strange and bizarre stories about the history of sex, scandalous women and lascivious men. Great fun!

Like with yesterday's post I could go on and on, but I'll stop here because my beloved is threatening to unplug the internet or take away my computer (if the former doesn't work)!

Thanks for stopping by ~

Tiffany

ArmchairBEA: 2011 Must Have Releases

Current Read: Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips

Today's Armchair BEA post is all about 2011 releases I'm giddy to get my hands on. Some of these I have sitting on shelf but haven't been able to read them yet because I'm so far behind on the 2010 books I was giddy to get my hands on...*Sigh* Such is the life a book lover! Here's my partial list of 2011 need to have romance releases:





Blood Rights by Kristen Painter

Available October 1st, 2011










Leah and the Bounty Hunter by Elaine Levine

Available August 2nd, 2011








Healing the Highlander by Melissa Mayhue

Released February 22nd, 2011








Highlander's Curse by Melissa Mayhue

Released March 29th, 2011








Redeeming the Rogue by Donna MacMeans

Available August 2011








Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn

Available May 31st, 2011







Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

Released February 15th, 2011







This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Released February 2011






A Lot Like Love by Julie James

Released March 2011






Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Released January 2011




Maid for Love by Marie Force

Released April 2011

** I'm thrilled to see Ms. Force self-publishing books because I love her writing and hate to wait so long for new books. Yeah, Marie!





Fool for Love by Marie Force

Available June 1st, 2011





There are so many more I'd love to list here, but I'm out of time! Check back in throughout the year...maybe I can swing an interview with a couple of these authors!

Thanks for dropping by Armchair Heroines today ~

Tiffany

Armchair BEA Intro

Welcome, Armchair BEAers, to my blog, Armchair Heroines!

My name is Tiffany James. I've basically had a book permanently attached to my hand since I learned to read! I read a little bit of a lot of different things but my faves are classics (Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas, Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain) and romance fiction, which is what this blog is all about.

Armchair Heroines hosts author interviews, giveaways, a review here or there, fun, games and a writing related post on Wednesdays ("Writer Wednesdays"). I'm just getting back to blogging after taking a break to deal with some health stuff.

You can most often find me avoiding housework of any kind by sticking my nose in a book or typing madly on my computer.

Most people don't know that I can't stay upright on a pair of skis. Not a big deal, right? Here's the clincher: I grew up in the mountains of Colorado (my face is red with shame and embarrassment).

I now reside safely and without fear on the plains of Colorado where I can fondly gaze upon the mountains and not hear their mocking cries.

My view of the mountains:


Here's a picture of my favorite armchair for your viewing pleasure:

Alas, I'm afraid I'm going to have to say good-bye to it and its soft, richly colored fabric one day very soon...

Looking forward to this week packed full of blogging and books!

Tiffany

Armchair BEA

Current Read: Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips


Those of us who can't attend Book Expo America in New York this week don't have to miss out on all of the fun. Welcome to Armchair BEA! A chance for book bloggers to chat, network, dish books and even listen to panels. All of the deets are here.

I've never participated in Armchair BEA so this will be a learning experience for me. I won't be in the fray but participating in ways that are comfortable while taking it all in.

I'll be posting for Armchair BEA each day - hopefully - as well as several of my usual features.

Hope to see you there!

Tiffany

The Next Best Thing Mini-Review

Current Read: Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips


The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Loved this book! It's been a long time since I read a book that made me laugh or cry - out loud. This one had me doing both. A beautiful story about recovering from a devastating, debilitating loss and learning to live again. Comic relief offered by a crazy town, old classmates and, of course, family members. I've read Kristan Higgins before, and she's never disappointed me. It's always a bit of an adjustment when I read her books written from first person, but once I do get used to them I thoroughly enjoy them.


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