The 15 Best Book Blogs to Read in 2015
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Are you a reader or writer who's looking for some great book blogs to follow? Scribendi.com has compiled a list of some of the best!
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The 15 Best Book Blogs to Read in 2015
- 2. Whether you're an author trying to get published or just a book enthusiast, chances are you're always on the lookout for great book blogs, book review blogs, and online discussions about everything from up-and-coming authors to publishing industry news. Here's Scribendi.com's list of the 15 best book blogs to read in 2015.
- 3. THE INDIE VIEW Catering to independent (indie) authors, The Indie View features reviews of new self- published ebooks in a variety of genres, written by close to 350 reviewers from all over the world (and Internet). This book blog allows already-reviewed authors to set up a personal author page, which is listed on The Indie Review website, and they even offer free book promotions for newly published ebook authors!
- 4. THE BOOK DESIGNER This hugely popular book blog, written by Joel Friedlander—who's worked in the publishing and design industries—strives to help people get their story out there. The Book Designer features more than 700 articles on everything from writing and editing to publishing and marketing your work, all from the perspectives of people who are actually in the book industry.
- 5. WRITER BEWARE Sponsored by various writers' associations, Writer Beware gives you all the information you need to know, but didn't realize you need to know, about the dark side of the publishing world. This blog publishes articles on literary and publishing schemes, alongside advice for authors and publishing news. It's definitely a must-read for every writer.
- 6. OMNIVORACIOUS Great blog names aside, Omnivoracious is Amazon's official (and must-read) book review blog. With a minimalist and eye-catching design that focuses on books, author interviews, and industry news, this is one book blog that keeps its readers up to date on all aspects of the publishing world. Unlike other genre-specific blogs, Omnivoracious reviews titles from kids and comics to lifestyle and suspense—and everything in between.
- 7. PUBLETARIAT This is the go-to website for news and articles related to all aspects of the publishing process. The resources are geared toward authors who are self-publishing in any format. Resources include industry news, writing tips from published authors, and advice about the business side of authorship, book design, marketing, and selling your work.
- 8. THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS With a list of contributors that reads like a who's who of the literature and journalistic worlds, The New York Review of Books is the intellectual's book review blog. Filled with literature reviews, intriguing think pieces, and intelligent cultural articles, this blog both informs and inspires.
- 9. TARA LAZAR This one's for the kids! And by kids, we mean children's book authors (who, let's face it, make a living embracing their inner children). Tara Lazar's book blog is a popular resource for anyone wanting to write or who is currently writing children's fiction. Articles include advice on writing for different age groups, book design, and publishing. The website also features Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo), a fantastic take on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), aimed at developing great literature for kids.
- 10. HELPING WRITERS BECOME AUTHORS This blog is written for writers by a published writer and focuses on author mentorship. K. M. Weiland is the author of several best-selling writing books and fiction novels. She strives to share her knowledge with aspiring authors by providing thoughtful articles on all aspects of story development.
- 11. GALLEYCAT GalleyCat is a catch-all book blog for book industry news, author resources, and anything related to publishing. It also has a pretty awesome review section, featuring indie best-sellers to inspire all you self-publishing writers out there. This is one blog to keep you busy whether you have some spare time or you're procrastinating finishing that difficult revision.
- 12. SMASHWORDS BLOG Smashwords is a leading ebook publishing company, and this blog will definitely keep you in the know about anything to do with the ebook industry. Considering that digital book sales are so important for many aspiring and indie authors, this blog provides great insider information to help guide you on your journey to becoming a (self-)published author.
- 13. BOOK RIOT If you are looking for one blog to meet all of your diverse book review needs, Book Riot is it. This book review blog employs a team of reviewers to cover works that will appeal to all tastes—all packaged in a gorgeously designed, easy-to-get-lost-in space. Explore by genre and diversify your reading tastes.
- 14. THE WRITE PRACTICE As a one-stop shop for writer resources, The Write Practice enjoys a huge readership, for good reason. This blog is serious about providing writers at all skill levels with tutorials, resources, and articles designed to hone their writing and find your voice. It doesn't matter what type of material or in what format you prefer to write, the information on this blog has you covered.
- 15. JANE FRIEDMAN Jane Friedman has years of experience in the book industry and is a professor at the University of Virginia, where she teaches publishing. Her website's blog provides great articles and resources for any author wanting to get published, traditionally or independently. With a large following, she provides her readers with advice, industry news, how-to articles, and inspirational pieces for writers at all stages of the publishing process.
- 16. THE MILLIONS Hailed by The New York Times as "the indispensable literary site," The Millions provides intelligent, thoughtful reviews of books and culture, making it one of the premier book review blogs on the Internet. With an archive that dates back to its founding in 2003, there's something to pique any reader's interest.
- 17. THE NEW YORKER: PAGE-TURNER Page-Turner is The New Yorker’s book blog, dedicated to discussions about everything from the publishing industry to writer culture. Articles on Page-Turner are thought-provoking, opinionated, and inspiring, with a focus on the creativity and authenticity of writing and authorship.
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