A Few Of My Favorite Blogs

I just spent about an hour going through my Google Reader, and I thought that I would post tonight about some of my favorite blogs. Some are book-related, some are not. These are just some of the blogs I follow regularly, for any number of reasons. There are many more where these came from - I think I will make this a regular feature.

The Look For Less

This wonderful blog identifies cool items of clothing - many worn by celebrities - and finds them for a fraction of the price at less expensive stores. I always find cute stuff on here and I love a bargain. This is one of the first blogs I click on every day.

Le Shallow Gal

Shallow Gal, also known as Amy, is one of the mom bloggers I read faithfully. She is also one of the few bloggers who consistently makes me laugh out loud. She is hysterical. Her posts are usually footnoted - and the footnotes are often even funnier than the rest of the post. I have had the pleasure of hanging out with Amy a few times in person, and I always look forward to seeing her.

Breaking the Spine

Jill at Breaking the Spine seems to have the same taste in books as I do (current women's fiction). I found her blog last year and have been reading it ever since. Her reviews are spot-on, her posting schedule is manageable (!), and I always enjoy hearing what she has to say.

Passive-Aggressive Notes

This popular blog collects passive aggressive notes (from roommates, parents, friends, neighbors, co-workers) and prints them, along with commentary that reveals both amusement and surprise that people can be so rude. Love it.

Book Club Girl

Jennifer Hart at HarperCollins runs an excellent book blog that often links to interviews, blog radio shows, and other sites featuring author Q&As. She is a great champion of the book blogging community, and, as a working mom like me, has a great perspective on life, family, and reading.

I Am Bossy

Another excellent parenting/humor blog, though she covers a lot more ground than parenting. Bossy, aka Georgia, is extremely funny. The captions on her beautiful photos alone are worth the visit. I have also gotten to meet Bossy in person, and we've stayed in touch, which I am really happy about.

Little Green Notebook

I am not a creative person - at all - so I need to rely on others for inspiration. I love Little Green Notebook, an interior design blog written by Jenny, who has a great eye. I get cool ideas from her all the time - not that I ever use any of them. Someday...

That is just a start. Please share some of your favorites too.

Comments

[Jill Pinheiro]

Thanks so much for a great shout-out! I love your blog, too...everything you read and post about is right up my alley!

[Kathy]

I'm only familiar with a few of these - I'll be checking out the other!

[Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)]

I read those book blogs, but now I have others to check out too...thanks.

[Melanie]

Please do make this a regular feature. Loved seeing some new blogs. I just wish I was clever enough to have named my blog I Am Bossy. Thanks for sharing.

[Book Club Girl]

Thanks Gayle for the shout out and the great other blogs you mention!

[Lisa]

Oh no! Like I didn't already have too many blogs in my reader now you give me a few that, based on your descriptions, I will not be able to pass up.

[ShallowGal]

How weird is this: I wore my spring jacket the other day for the first time since we went to that Nats game, and in the pocket was a sticky note with your cell phone number. Freaky coincidence!

PS Thanks so much for the nice words. I never pick up a book without checking to see what you think of it.

[BOSSY]

Awwwwwwwwwwww. Geeee, thanks.

[chartroose]

I'm going to be doing this too -- and yours will be one!