book blogger appreciation week 2012 – blog love

Each year for Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW), I am reminded that my fellow bloggers are the best thing about this strange hobby.  I spend hours each week putting together blog posts, stressing about a reading schedule, finding new content and ways to motivate myself… for what?  In part, it’s for that moment of agreement, that ‘I thought so too!’  There are a couple of special blogs that I’d like to highlight today for their consistent encouragement, content and exquisite taste.  Check out other posts on the day’s topic (Appreciation) here.

bookshelves of doom – Leila stays on top of publishing news and trends like a master, and her blog updates are always short, sweet, and interesting.  Plus, she reviews for Kirkus, so her recommendations are usually impeccable.  I found Erin Bow’s fantastic Plain Kate this year through Leila (wow, that was a good book!).

Steph Su Reads – Steph is (in my opinion) one of the best YA lit bloggers, period.  She has exacting standards, great taste, and always has an interesting perspective on the latest ‘to do’ in the blogging.  In other words, she’s awesome.  You should go follow her.

Charlotte’s Library – Charlotte is the queen of Middle Grade fantasy and sci-fi.  At least in my world, she is.  She does weekly round-up posts of MG sci-fi/fantasy reviews, and always links to events related to that interest area.  And since I’m fast becoming a MG lit junkie, these connections are indispensable.

Beth Fish Reads – Beth Fish (as she’s known on the internet) blogs primarily about books, but my new favorite thing is her weekly Weekend Cooking meme.  Every Saturday she posts a recipe or on a ‘foodie’ topic and encourages others to do so, too.  This has become a fixture in my blogging week, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the active participants and responses.

In Bed With Books – Liviania is always quick with a comment, and she keeps me on my reviewing toes by mentioning things I missed and coming in with a unique viewpoint (often she puts into words what didn’t feel ‘right’ about a book when I can’t put a finger on the problem).  Her reviews also give me an VERY accurate idea of whether or not I’ll like the book, so that's awesome.

Of course, there are many, many bloggers and comments over time that have made me smile on a bad day, cry over beautiful writing, and served as a reminder that book people are the best people (really).  Thanks for your kindness, and keep it up!

If you’re interested, I mentioned other blogs that make this community special for me for BBAW 2011.  Oh, and tell me about some of the blogs you appreciate, please!