Daily wit and inspiration from Austen, compiled by Lori Smith, author.

Books I pinched, picked up, procured, purloined, pirated; books I absconded with, filched, fingered, lifted; books loaned to friends never to be returned. Books I’m reading, have read; books I like, love; books I think you should read.

Daily articles about fun stuff.

Judging books by their cover.

Proving that my guilty pleasures aren't just bad taste.

Tips, guides, and articles about self-publishing

the 3500 blog.

An in-depth and slightly sarcastic view into the books of today, and critiques about the author's technique. The ups, the downs, and the WTF's!

Looking at life from 30.

The life of an English Literature graduate student in the UK.

Blogging about life, love, marriage, food, scrapbooks, dogs and everything else.

I grew up being read to and reading books myself, but have never been such a voracious reader until living in New York City. On average my total commute time every day is about three to three and a half hours. That time is spent devouring all kinds of boo

Up For Grabs is a host site for book giveaways and contests from around the net for the independent book blogger

Thoughts about literature, book reviews and notes on teaching from different texts.

Interesting quotes by interesting blokes

Rather than host a single challenge on the very broad topic of war, we decided to break it down into several challenges over the long term. We plan on holding six-month to one-year challenges, so check back to find one that tickles your fancy.

Chick with Books is a blog devoted to promoting the love of reading thru writing about books and what's going on in the publishing world.

The thoughts and feelings as I dive between the covers of books and learn what lies within...and whatever else happens in between...

The words from a true bibliophile.

Gottawrite Girl covers everything children's literature, from author interviews and publishing news, to musings on writing life. If you smell your books and obsess over similes, welcome! Truding the road to publication is easier with friends.