AAR Reader Survey
I finally sent my choices to AAR's 2005 poll. I tried to vary my responses so that I did not list the same thing every time.
Best Romance
Origin in Death, J.D. Robb
Favorite Funny
The Pregnancy Test, Erin McCarthy
Most Hanky Read
Hot Rod Heaven, Melani Blazer
Most Lucious Love Story
Passion, Lisa Valdez
Most Tortured Hero
Hari, Tiger Eye, Marjorie M. Liu
Strongest Heroine
Faith, Contact, Evelyn Vaughn
Best Hero
Roarke, Origin in Death, J.D. Robb
Best Heroine
Eve Dallas, Origin in Death, J.D. Robb
Best Couple
Nick and Steph, "Wish List," Sylvia Day
Best Villain
Tiger Eye, Marjorie M. Liu
Best Author Who Debuted in 2005
Marjorie M. Liu
Best Buried Treasure
Through a Crimson Veil, Patti O'Shea
Guiltiest Pleasure
Pregnant by the Greek Tycoon, Kim Lawrence
Author Most Glommed in 2005
Jill Shalvis
Best Cabin Romance
Murder in the Hamptons, Amy Garvey
Best Medieval/Renaissance
My Shadow Warrior, Jen Holling
Best European Historical
The Veil of Night, Lydia Joyce
Best Traditional Regency
A Singular Lady, Megan Frampton
Best American Historical
Ride the Fire, Pamela Clare
Best Contemporary
Get a Clue, Jill Shalvis
Best Series
Contact, Evelyn Vaughn
Best Romantic Suspense
To Die For, Linda Howard
Best Alternate Reality
Awaken Me Darkly, Gena Showalter
Best Chick Lit
The Givenchy Code, Julie Kenner
Best Short Story
"Fuzzy Logic," Erin McCarthy, Bad Bays Over Easy
Authors Others Love That You Don't
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Most Disappointing
Only for a Knight, Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Worst
X-treme Dating, Cathy McDavid
I didn't answer the Author I Gave Up On in 2005 or the Most Annoying Lead Character categories. I scrolled through the list of books I read, but nothing jumped out at me.
There were a few categories that were extremely difficult to answer. For Best Debut Author, I could easily have gone with Marjorie M. Liu, Amy Garvey, or Lydia Joyce. They are all quite good. I decided to put Sylvia Day in the running for Debut Author in 2006, since her first print book has a 2006 copyright.
There were a number of options for Best Short Story. I ultimately went with "Fuzzy Logic," but Angela Knight's "Galahad" and Meljean Brook's "Falling for Anthony" were also excellent.
Then there was the series category. Contact ultimately got it because it was the one that received a 5. But I also enjoyed Marie Donovan's Her Body of Work and Can't Get Enough by Sarah Mayberry.
So there were definitely some tough decisions. But I'm just glad I managed to put my ballot together before the deadline.
Labels: aar poll
posted by Alyssa @ 11:45 AM
5 Comments:
Wow--lots of choices there! It's fun to see books by authors I haven't tried. I'll have to add them to my TBR list. :)
damn damn damn I forgot to copy down my answers! And it took me FOREVER to make up my mind.
bah and I even thought about it but was going to post after the results. I do know we have the same most disappointed and short story.
I'm waiting 'til the results come out before posting my choices - just so everyone can see how far off I was with some - and how right on with others. Although Rosario knows one of them - I think. I tried to be subtle.
I just voted, but like Kristie, I think I'll post them when the results come out. I'll just say we voted the same in only one category ;-)
PS - Kristie, don't worry. You were REALLY subtle. Took me a couple of yours to deduce what you meant.*snort*
Michelle, hope you find some fun books to read!
Sybil, just remember for next time. :)
Kristie and Rosario, I will look forward to seeing your picks!
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