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TGIF: Book Blogs That Make Me Smile

Friday, October 21, 2011









TGIF is a new(ish) feature at one of my absolute favourite blogs, GReads!, hosted by the lovely Ginger. It's a way to celebrate the impending weekend, and answer fun questions. Most of all though, you get to know a wee bit more about all those awesome bloggers you meet. So, what are you waiting for? Do your own post and head on over to link up!

Book Blogs That Make You Smile: Pick 5 book blogs you visit often & think others should, too.


This is a difficult one, and I'm just going to throw that out there right away because I visit a lot of amazing blogs every single day, and I know I'm going to miss at least one, which will make me feel bad. But, I've committed to this topic, so five blogs I just know I honestly couldn't live without visiting daily are:

Jenny is the mastermind behind Supernatural Snark, and when I say she's a genius, I mean it. Plus, she's probably the nicest person in the whole world. Not too many people will run at you the first time you meet them in person (at BEA, mind you) and give you a bearhug. Love this girl, love her exceptional reviewing skills and am always inspired by her passion for books.

I don't even remember how I stumbled upon Lauren's blog, 365 Days of Reading, but from the start, I could count on her for awesome reviews, fun and inventive features and introducing me to new titles. She never fails to give us the best and worst of the literary world - but all with tact, grace and class. She's inspiring, and her blog is so much fun!

Alison from Alison Can Read has had a blog that's been a favourite of mine for almost a year now. I swear, not too many bloggers can sway me towards things I don't know (like Manga), but she has a knack for it. Plus, she's insightful and and eloquent with all her posts, and she never fails to leave a nice and positive comment.

This one is a given, guys. Ginger from GReads! is probably one of the sweetest people I've ever "met". Though I've yet to meet this girl face to face, she has a heart of gold and a site that never fails to impress me. I'm always inspired by her passion for everything she does on her site, as well as everything she promotes. Plus, it has to be said that this girl managed to sway me towards contemps...not an easy feat, but she did it!

Candace from Candace's Book Blog is a fairly recent find of mine, but I visit her site every single day, without fail (even those days when I'm too bloody tired to comment). She always has new content, she writes amazing reviews, and she's incredibly generous with giveaways, help to other bloggers and positive vibes. Her blog is truly one-of-a-kind.

BBAW: Day 1 - Community

Monday, September 12, 2011


As many of you know, it's Book Blogger Appreciation Week, and I've decided to put up a few more features this year to recognize the amazing blogs out there and participate in this crazy thing we call book blogging. While the awards are awesome, honestly, this week is about interaction and involvement, so I think today's prompt is awesome: Community. Today you're encouraged to name a few blogs that inspire you, motivate you, teach you something new, or challenge you to be a better reader and person. So, without further ado, I'd love to tell you just a little bit about some of my favourite people and blogs out there.



Jenny from Supernatural Snark - If you've yet to visit her blog, I highly recommend it because she's not only an incredible reviewer but an amazing person. Jenny features a fabulous eclectic book blog with thoughtful, articulate reviews and a true viewpoint. She's kind, she's outgoing and she's always willing to mentor. I had the great pleasure of getting to spend three days with her at BEA this past May, and I can't wait to meet up with her and "the moms" for next year!



Alison from Alison Can Read - Alison's blog became a go-to blog for me almost a year ago. I found that she expressed her thoughts well in her reviews, and while she was definitely honest in her opinions, she was always, always tactful. Plus, she consistently introduces me to new books and manga, which (I swear) one day I'll try!



Missie from The Unread Reader - Missie is awesome, first and foremost, because her name is Missie, and I go by that a lot, as well. Honestly though, her blog is incredible. I stumbled across it one day, and I was blown away by not only the professionalism of her blog but the care and effort she took to write balanced reviews. Whenever I need an honest take on a book, I know I can turn to Missie.



Nic from Irresistible Reads - This lovely lady sang the praises of contemporary fiction in review after review, and I denied the fact that she was right until I was blue in the face. Then I read one of the books she highly, highly recommended, and I had to admit defeat. While our literary interests don't always intersect, I know I can trust Nic's opinions when it comes to an unfamiliar genre for me, and she's totally one of the nicest Aussies, too!

Other bloggers I just have to mention time and time again are:

Ginger from GReads!
Anna from Anna Reads 
Lea from YA Book Queen
Hafsah from Icey Books
Tara from Fiction Folio

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