Top 25 Book Blogs

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We love books, you love books and these bloggers really love books! Which blogs are the best to visit for top picks? Nominate your favorite here! Voting closes 8/31/2012.

Top 25 Book Bloggers

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These Top 25 book bloggers are worth the read. Congratulations to the winners!

Penny: Wow!! Thank you for showing me all these different book blogs. It is nice to expand my horizons and discover new things.

Jeanette Baird Vaughan: Great resources. Thx Skinny Scoop! Also, I want to let all these book bloggers, readers, and bookclubs to know about a Book Review contest to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Open to readers, bloggers and bookclubs. Get the details here: http://jeanettevaughan.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/wr...

Bookish

evie-bookish.blogspot.com

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Suggested by Alice:

There's so much YA, it's hard to know where to go to satisfy that guilty pleasure. Evie's blog is a great place to check out.

Evie Seo: Thank you so much for the nomination!!! You totally made my day/week/month!!!

Nikki Ooi: Liked! I think. It says Updating in the Like box

Lis Cárcamo: Congrats!!

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Book Reviews and News

bookdout.wordpress.com

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Suggested by Alice:

I really like how she breaks down her reviews: it allows for a really good sense of the novel and is just enough to make me excited about reading it.

Shelleyrae: Thank you for the nomination, its a delight to be included with such great company

Moms Bookshelf & More

News, recipes, book reviews, videos, pictures, parenting advice, social media and more!

momsbookshelfandmore.com

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Suggested by cynthia cross:

Miranda shares book reviews, news, recipes and all sorts of other things.

Kerrie Solsberg McLoughlin: Awesome!

Clancy Cash Harrison: I love this site! Very helpful with great reviews!

Silver's Reviews

Silver's Reviews - Focuses on reviews of Historical Fiction and Mystery

silversolara.blogspot.com

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Suggested by Silver's Reviews:

Awesome book reviews of ARC's and already published books by authors and publishers.

Silver's Reviews: Thanks for the votes.

Tabby's Nocturnal Nights

We are a group of Romance writers that blog about reading and writing romance. There is something for everyone. From book reviews, contest and more.

Suggested by LeslieJ:

Please check them out

Tabby's Nocturnal Nights

We are a group of Romance writers that blog about reading and writing romance. There is something for everyone. From book reviews, contest and more.

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Suggested by Lisa Kessler:

Romance Book Blogs rock... :)

Eden Godsoe: Do you all have a Twitter account?

Jenn's Bookshelves

Book Reviews, author guest posts, giveaways

jennsbookshelves.com

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Suggested by Julie H.:

I'm a sucker for mystery novels (I get a little too wrapped up in them, I tend to not be able to put them down until I've finished). This a GREAT blog about mystery novels!!

Larry Killian: As a book reviewer myself, Jenn is one of the people I follow on twitter and see what they are reading for ;possible future reads, great site and tweeter.

Words With Writers

Marissa Bell Toffoli's interviews with writers.

wordswithwriters.com

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Suggested by cynthia cross:

This one is a bit different because Marissa is able to interview authors about their current work or what motivates them and soforth.

Marissa Bell Toffoli: Thanks, Cynthia! Happy reading.

samcgill: Love this one! Marissa does great interviews and has introduced me to lots of new & emerging writers.

Marissa Bell Toffoli: Thanks for the love, samcgill :)

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Alison's Book Marks

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Sharing the love of literature, one book at a time!

Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Romance Novel Reviews - All of the Romance, None of the Bullshit

smartbitchestrashybooks.com

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Suggested by Margaret1010:

As the name of the blog would imply, this is a group of smart, sometimes sassy, book reviewers all focused on romance.

LeslieJ: Just what I need - more romance novels (seriously, it is just what I need!)

I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

I'm a Stay at Home mom who loves to read. I have an elementary education degree from BYU. Children's Literature was my favorite class.

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Kathy has an elementary education degree from BYU and focuses her blogging on children and YA books.

The Readathon

I'm Monica and I absolutely love to read!

the-readathon.blogspot.com

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Suggested by cynthia cross:

Reviews of children's and YA books. The nice thing is Monica gives a movie-type rating and an age recommendation with each review.

The Readathon: Thank you so much for nominating me and for your kind summary. I am honored to be on this list with all these amazing blogs!

CatK: Just discovered your blog - very nice!

Monica Hanks: Thank you so much!

Char Locke: I have followed Monica's blog for several months and thoroughly enjoy her selection of books and her reviews. Definitely my favorite book blog!

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The World Through Books

The Global Book Challenge is a personal goal I set for myself in January 2012: to read one non-fiction, informational book about each country of the world.

Suggested by Eden Godsoe:

I love how Emily partners books with geography and culture.

Alice: I love Emily's blog! It's a great to not only challenge your reading but also your perspectives.

Martha Jo Wilder: Emily encourages us to live with a global conscientious !!! Great information and insights!!!

Babies, Books, and Signs

babiesbooksandsigns.com

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Suggested by Alice:

A blog by an avid reader that is a mother as well. I like this blog because of how genuine it is; you really get to know Lindsey.

Lindsey Aylward: Thanks so much!

Eden Godsoe: Good luck Lindsey!

Books Devoured

booksdevoured.com

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Suggested by Alice:

Covers a wide range of fiction books and has great reviews afterwards.

crewsins1: I love to read her reviews. They are very honest. If she says it’s worth the read, I am never disappointed!

Savvy Verse & Wit

A blog dedicated to all literary and poetic works. Critiques, book reviews, author guest posts and interviews, and writing insights.

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I used to write some (rather pathetic) poetry, and I love that she reviews poetry as well. This blog reminds me of why I love poetry.

Cari's Book Blog

I'm a book blogger, Social Media Expert for Blue Willow Bookshop, and a coffee lover who is just trying to juggle life, books, and blogging!

cariblogs.blogspot.com

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Suggested by Eden Godsoe:

Cari talks about current books she's reading and provides news and updates on upcoming releases.

Giraffe Days

Book Reviews and Book-Related Ramblings

giraffedays.com

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Suggested by Alice:

I really like that she tells you first and foremost the type of novel she's reviewing. Most of her books are ones that I probably wouldn't find on my own, but know I would enjoy reading.

Giraffe Days: So thrilled to be included on this list of awesome book blogs, thank you!

SkinnyScoop Member: I second this nomination! Shannon puts a lot of thought into her reviews and makes them worth reading.

The Well-Read Wife

The Well-Read Wife

Suggested by Alexis H.:

I am never let down by Mandy. If she suggests it, I read it.

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Ravi Jain added:

 Why do reviewers only talk about the plot of the book? They leave all the other stuff untouched. So, we are taking a different approach here. We review not only the plot but also the characters, the writing style, the language, the beginning, the flow & the climax, the research etc.
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Evie Seo added:

 Lea's reviews are always thoughtful, thorough and very informative. She's eloquent and always honest when it comes to reviewing a book (without being mean or rude). I absolutely adore her style!

**LC's Adventures in Libraryland** A YA Book Blog

lcsadventuresinlibraryland.blogspot.com

This is a blog dedicated to reading, reviewing and promoting Young Adult books and authors! Keywords Young Adult Book Reviews, YA Book Blogs, YA Book Reviews, Book Review, Book Reviews, Best Book Reviews, Book Blog, Book Blogs, Reading Blog, Reading...

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Evie Seo added:

 Ashley rocks peoples' faces off with her badass attitude, deliciously enthusiastic reviews and overall awesomeness! :) <3

The Bookish Brunette

bookish-brunette.com

Book reviews, author interviews, bookish discussions, home of the Zombie Queen.

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readingwishes added:

 Ginger has everything a good book blog needs and then some. Not only does she post thoughtful, engaging reviews and unique posts that are sure to entertain but her wonderful personality and her love for reading shines right off the screen and has me visiting constantly :)

Greads

greadsbooks.com

YA book blog which features a wide range of genres, from contemporary to paranormal. Ginger posts regular content and her reviews are always enjoyable to read. She also hosts her own meme's including, Tune In Tuesday, The Blogger Behind the Book, TGIF and incorporates music, her other passion, into her blog.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 All about Young Adult books from an actual Young Adult. Includes chicklit, dystopians, paranormal romance, adventure, historicals, contemps and more!

Eden Godsoe added:

 Rie started this blog to share her love of reading. Her blogmate Linda later joined and together they focus on romance both adult and YA.

Mission to Read

missiontoread.com

Mission to Read is a book blog focusing on romance in all subgenres in both Adult and YA including reviews, guest posts, interviews and bookish news.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Nichole blogs about all things related to children's books & literacy.

Eden Godsoe added:

 Amanda reviews a wide range of books - from baby books through adult fiction and non-fiction - in this great blog.

A Patchwork of Books

apatchworkofbooks.blogspot.com

I review all genres of books: board books up through adult fiction and non-fiction.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Full of book reviews, book related news and other updates.

bookshelves of doom

bookshelvesofdoom.blogs.com

Book reviews, book news, my life and anything else I think is interesting.

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Ellen Alwaysyaatheart added:

 Has some of the best book reviews I've ever read.

The Bookish Babe

thebookishbabes.blogspot.com

The Bookish Babe

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Iris Gallagher gave a compliment YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF

 

Lisa Kessler added:

 Romance Book Blogs rock... :)

Tabby's Nocturnal Nights

tabithablake.blogspot.com

We are a group of Romance writers that blog about reading and writing romance. There is something for everyone. From book reviews, contest and more.

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Penny added:

 I like the idea of teachers sharing their insights and reviews for elementary to young adult books.

A Year of Reading

readingyear.blogspot.com

Two teachers who read. A lot.

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Penny added:

 Great book ideas for teens. She is also a Middle School Librarian.

Reading Rants

readingrants.org

A website featuring out of the ordinary booklists for teens, written by Jennifer Hubert (that’s me!) and designed by Andrew Mutch that has been an online presence since 1998.

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Penny added:

 Good stuff here! Lizzie is a middle school teacher librarian who reviews of books for children and young adults.

Shelf Elf: read, write, rave.

shelfelf.wordpress.com

a book review site

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Penny added:

 A nice balance of reviews of children, young adult and adult literature and poetry

a wrung sponge

awrungsponge.blogspot.com

there's a poet let loose in the library...

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Penny added:

 Something very different and unique. I really like all the beautiful illustrations on this blog.

Mermaids on Parade

mermaidsonparade.blogspot.com

Author and Illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg Goes Behind the Scenes of Children's Picture Book Publishing.

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Penny added:

 I appreciate the focus on food-related literature along with other foodie content.

Jama's Alphabet Soup

jamarattigan.com

an eclectic feast of food, fiction and folderol

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Fiction Vixen is a team of bloggers - Sophia, Amy, Catherine, Jen and Samantha - focused on romance and urban fantasy.

Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

fictionvixen.com

Avoiding reality one page at a time. Reviewing romance and urban fantasy novels, author interviews, news, giveaways and more!

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Cari talks about current books she's reading and provides news and updates on upcoming releases.

Cari's Book Blog

cariblogs.blogspot.com

I'm a book blogger, Social Media Expert for Blue Willow Bookshop, and a coffee lover who is just trying to juggle life, books, and blogging!

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Becky's focus is YA and more specifically YA Paranormal and her blog is jam packed with reviews.

Book Bite Reviews

bookbitereviews.blogspot.com

My name is Becky and welcome to Book Bite Reviews!! I am a 20 year old college student who LOVES to read YA and YA paranomal.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Becky promtoes a love of reading in teens, tweens, parents and booklovers of all ages with reviews of books published for children, young adults and adults.

Becky's Book Reviews

blbooks.blogspot.com

I love reading. Always have, always will.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Reviews of YA, contemporary and historical romances plus some author interview and giveaway.

LeslieJ added:

 This blog does focus on books and other media but Shaz also includes other topics to keep it interesting and diverse.

LeslieJ added:

 This one is a little different in that they spotlight "library holdings that we find amusing and maybe questionable for libraries trying to maintain a current and relevant collection." A good read nonethless!

Alison/Alison's BookMarks added:

 Sharing the love of literature, one book at a time!

Alison's Book Marks

alisonsbookmarks.com

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Silver's Reviews added:

 Awesome book reviews of ARC's and already published books by authors and publishers.

Silver's Reviews

silversolara.blogspot.com

Silver's Reviews - Focuses on reviews of Historical Fiction and Mystery

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cynthia cross added:

 Catherine focuses on literary fiction but sprinkles in other posts related to reading.

Bookish Habits

bookishhabits.org

A book blog focused on literary fiction, with the occasional commentary on reading habits, e-reading evolution, and publishing.

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cynthia cross added:

 Reviews of children's and YA books. The nice thing is Monica gives a movie-type rating and an age recommendation with each review.

The Readathon

the-readathon.blogspot.com

I'm Monica and I absolutely love to read!

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cynthia cross added:

 This one is a bit different because Marissa is able to interview authors about their current work or what motivates them and soforth.

Words With Writers

wordswithwriters.com

Marissa Bell Toffoli's interviews with writers.

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cynthia cross added:

 Kathy has an elementary education degree from BYU and focuses her blogging on children and YA books.

I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com

I'm a Stay at Home mom who loves to read. I have an elementary education degree from BYU. Children's Literature was my favorite class.

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cynthia cross added:

 Miranda shares book reviews, news, recipes and all sorts of other things.

Moms Bookshelf & More

momsbookshelfandmore.com

News, recipes, book reviews, videos, pictures, parenting advice, social media and more!

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cynthia cross added:

 Lisa is all about books - reviews, synopsis and more.

Books in the Burbs

booksintheburbs.com

A Texas suburban mom blogging about books...

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Julie H. added:

 I'm a sucker for mystery novels (I get a little too wrapped up in them, I tend to not be able to put them down until I've finished). This a GREAT blog about mystery novels!!

Jenn's Bookshelves

jennsbookshelves.com

Book Reviews, author guest posts, giveaways

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Julie H. added:

 Love this blog by an actual author. She's hilarious and reads some great books.

The World According to Maggie

maggiestiefvater.blogspot.com

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Julie H. added:

 I just love her, she cracks me up.

Bonjour, Cass!

bonjourcass.com

a book lover's blog

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Julie H. added:

 Many of the books are teen novels, but sometimes I don't want to think too much about what I'm reading, I just want to enjoy the book. This is a great place to go, especially if you're looking for novels to help a young adult you know grappling with self-acceptance.

Julie H. added:

 Being a part of the LGBT community you tend to notice the feeling of exclusion in many places, especially the media. I like going to Shelly's blog because she not only offers books I can relate to, but amazing books by their own merits.

Shelly's LGBT Book Review Blog

shellysbookstore.com

A book and media review blog for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community

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Julie H. added:

 Love this blog as a place to get book ideas for my twins. It's often hard keeping up with their interests (which, of course, are never the same), so I like coming here when I don't have the brain power to think on my own.

No Twiddle Twaddle

notwiddletwaddle.com

Encouraging the imagination of your child through quality children's books, free ebook lists, and creative play

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Julie H. added:

 Dianne has a really good eye for books. Great place to look for books for an adult audience.

Ordinary Reader

ordinaryreader.blogspot.com

Ordinary Reader

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Julie H. added:

 Really articulate young woman who, even though admits she tends to read YA lit, tends to choose more adult novels.

Reviews from the Hammock

reviewsfromthehammock.blogspot.com

"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it." - Oscar Wilde

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Alice added:

 I really like that she tells you first and foremost the type of novel she's reviewing. Most of her books are ones that I probably wouldn't find on my own, but know I would enjoy reading.

Giraffe Days

giraffedays.com

Book Reviews and Book-Related Ramblings

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Alice added:

 I used to write some (rather pathetic) poetry, and I love that she reviews poetry as well. This blog reminds me of why I love poetry.

Savvy Verse & Wit

savvyverseandwit.com

A blog dedicated to all literary and poetic works. Critiques, book reviews, author guest posts and interviews, and writing insights.

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Alice added:

 There's so much YA, it's hard to know where to go to satisfy that guilty pleasure. Evie's blog is a great place to check out.

Bookish

evie-bookish.blogspot.com

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Alice added:

 I really like how she breaks down her reviews: it allows for a really good sense of the novel and is just enough to make me excited about reading it.

book'd out

bookdout.wordpress.com

Book Reviews and News

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Alice added:

 Great Fantasy books to escape into!

The Oaken Bookcase

oakenbookcase.com

Exploring Fantasy Worlds

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Alexis H. added:

 I am never let down by Mandy. If she suggests it, I read it.

The Well-Read Wife

wellreadwife.com

The Well-Read Wife

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Alexis H. added:

 It's hard to find a good blog that isn't full of YA or fantasy, which is why I was so relieved to stumble upon Alison's blog. She mostly reads books directed towards an audience of adult women.

Well-Read Reviews

wellreadreviews.com

Well-Read with MUCH to be Said!

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Alexis H. added:

 Right up my alley, exactly how I read my favorite book!

Alexis H. added:

 Really insightful reviews. She definitely inspires my Amazon shopping cart selections.

Crazy-for-Books — Thoughts from a Book Lover...

crazy-for-books.com

Thoughts from a Book Lover...

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Alice added:

 I'm SO glad I discovered this blog. Step aside Oprah, this is my new book recommendation site!

Bluestalking

bluestalking.typepad.com

Member National Book Critics Circle, professional book reviewer, librarian.

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Alice added:

 She's a little cheeky and I love her photos.

Beth Fish Reads

bethfishreads.com

Book review

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Alice added:

 Great books, but also has a love of Downton Abbey, which is always a plus in my book! (pun intended)

Uncommon Nonsense

alifeinbooks.com

ramblings on life, literature, and my pursuit of happiness

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Alice added:

 Collection of books containing true quality. Possibly the best source for a novel that's beyond a NYT bestseller.

The Elegant Variation

marksarvas.blogs.com

A Literary Weblog. A Guardian Top 10 Literary Blog * A Forbes "Best of the Web" Pick * A Los Angeles Magazine Top Los Angeles Blog "Really brave ... or really stupid" - NPR

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Lily P. added:

 This blog is essentially the cream of the crop. It has it all.

The Millions

themillions.com

Who says lit coverage can't survive online? Learn about 5 Amazingly Easy Ways to Support The Millions

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Lily P. added:

 I love novels loosely based on a real event/person or a definitive point in time, and this blog has a great list of such books. Great books to escape into.

Lily P. added:

 Great variety of books for teenagers. I find it useful when looking for gifts (I seem to have forgotten what girls wanted at a young age!)

Lily P. added:

 Fabulous source for books directed at an earlier reading age!

Lily P. added:

 I love how in depth this blog is. It really allows me to choose a book that not only is appropriate for my daughter but also correlates with current events or her current interests.

Kids Read

kidsread.wordpress.com

Books for kids, learning, fun, and more.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Love the focus on children's books from baby to young adult. And of course how it is all packaged as lists.

Children's Books Guide

childrensbooksguide.com

Read reviews and find the newest children's books. See all of the latest and greatest picture books here.

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Alice added:

 These two are fantastically spunky and I absolutely adore the inspiration behind the name of the blog.

Baja Greenawalt's Cozy Book Nook

baja-greenawalts-cozybooknook.blogspot.com

Welcome! Join us in a celebration of all things reading! Six friendly blatantly bookish ladies banter about any book related topic that tickles their fancy: fiction(all genres/ages), non-fiction (memoirs, fashion, food and more), Kindles, bargain...

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Alice added:

 A blog by an avid reader that is a mother as well. I like this blog because of how genuine it is; you really get to know Lindsey.

Babies, Books, and Signs

babiesbooksandsigns.com

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Alice added:

 Reviews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Pretty much the perfect book blog!

Coffee Table Reviews

coffeetablereviews.net

I read and review Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Young Adult, with giveaways and much more.

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Alice added:

 This is actually a blog by one of my favourite authors, Patrick Rothfuss. It's not so much him reviewing other books, but him discussing the life of a published author, especially one with a passionate fan base. I like to check in and get my dose of Rothfuss regularly.

Patrick Rothfuss - Blog

blog.patrickrothfuss.com

Okay folks. It took some doing, but I’ve finally got everything lined up for the first episode of my show on Geek and Sundry.

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Alice added:

 Covers a wide range of fiction books and has great reviews afterwards.

Books Devoured

booksdevoured.com

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LeslieJ added:

 Please check them out

Tabby's Nocturnal Nights

tabithablake.blogspot.com

We are a group of Romance writers that blog about reading and writing romance. There is something for everyone. From book reviews, contest and more.

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LeslieJ added:

 Recently discovered and enjoying.

Romantic Reading Escapes Book Blog

romanticreadingescapes.com

A book blog featuring reviews of contemporary romance, paranormal, young adult, book recommendations, author news, and new book releases.

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Margaret1010 added:

 As the name of the blog would imply, this is a group of smart, sometimes sassy, book reviewers all focused on romance.

Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

smartbitchestrashybooks.com

Romance Novel Reviews - All of the Romance, None of the Bullshit

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Love-love-love this blog and how she roundups up piles (almost like lists) of books in very targeted topics like "Canadian books everyone should read."

Sarah Bessey

sarahbessey.com

the intersections of a spirit-filled life

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cynthia cross added:

 I love the detailed reviews and the monthly roundups.

Book Nut

thebooknut.com

Voracious reader of Middle Grade and YA fiction/science fiction-fantasy. Sometime reader of adult books and non-fiction, with a soft spot for food and travel. Interested in books with people of color. Has never enjoyed a contemporary crime/thriller novel.

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cynthia cross added:

 This one I love partly because my oldest son is really into these books.

Charlotte's Library

charlotteslibrary.blogspot.com

fantasy and science fiction books for kids and teenagers.

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cynthia cross added:

 So much to love here.

MotherReader

motherreader.com

The heart of a mother. The soul of a reader. The mouth of a smartass.

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cynthia cross added:

 A blog just about poetry for children. What a beautiful thing!

Poetry for Children

poetryforchildren.blogspot.com

About finding and sharing poetry with young people

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Very helpful and focused site from a woman who knows her stuff.

Great Kid Books

greatkidbooks.blogspot.com

A site to help parents find great books for their kids, ages 4 - 14, developed by Mary Ann Scheuer, a mom, school librarian and book lover.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Story Snoops is a great resource to find age and topic appropriate books for your children. They also have a related blog focused on books.

Story Snoops

storysnoops.com

The StorySnoops are four moms from the San Francisco Bay Area. Between us we have nine of them, ranging from first grade through high school. StorySnoops Children's Book Reviews is the ultimate parent-to-parent book tool--always straightforward and informative. We hope you use it as a practical resource to find the best fiction for your child.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 The name catches you but the content keeps you.

Insatiable Booksluts

insatiablebooksluts.com

Book reviews, advice to writers and authors, information about indie books and publishers, humorous tales of reading woes, and lots of swearing.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 I love how Emily partners books with geography and culture.

The World Through Books

globalbookchallenge.blogspot.com

The Global Book Challenge is a personal goal I set for myself in January 2012: to read one non-fiction, informational book about each country of the world.

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