I've so been looking forward to this, to joining in Book Blogger Appreciation Week, and particularly to expressing my own appreciation of some favorite blogs and bloggers. Reading your posts, I am entertained and informed and challenged and inspired - and reminded how many books are still out there waiting to be discovered.
Like the Oscars, I'm going for categories with my own Appies:
First of all, really the first blog I discovered (via a Google alert), and the one that inspired me to start my own, and as far as I'm concerned sets the standard for book blogs: Shelf Love. I am honored to be included on Jenny & Teresa's appreciation list today.
Blogs that expand my reading horizons: Both Shelf Love and Read, Ramble remind me of the world of literature and history beyond my comfortable American and English zones.
Blogs most likely to send me straight to the library catalogue, or to add to my TBR stacks, besides the two above: Books and Chocolate, books as food, The Captive Reader, Gudrun's Tights, Lakeside Musing, Pining for the West, and She Reads Novels. Thanks to all of you, there is very little chance of changing this blog's name to "TBR Less Than 100" anytime in the foreseeable future.
Blogs that challenge me: With the Classics Challenge, Katherine at November's Autumn encourages us each month to look at a particular aspect of a classic work; this month it's music. With the TBR Double Dare, James at Ready When You Are, C.B. really made me think about the stacks of unread books I already own and those I continue to acquire. Sign me up for the Double Dog Dare! Of course the challenges are only one part of their great blogs.
And finally, blogs that I have recently discovered: Tell Me a Story, Read Around the World, and Secluded Charm (I enjoy the reviews of classic films there as well).
A last word of appreciation, to all of you who read and who comment. Sharing books with you, here and on your blogs, is the best part of my day. Thank you!
Lisa May, you are a peach. Thanks for the mention. Now I want to check out a couple of blogs you name that are new to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning me. You've added quite a few books to my TBR pile too! I know most of the other blogs you've listed but will have a look at the ones I don't know.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the mention. You've included several of my favorite blogs and a few that are new to me, too. Can't wait to check them out. Happy BBAW.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa May - I really enjoy reading your posts too! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the compliment! I had no idea Jenny and I were your inspiration! I'm kind of overwhelmed at the thought, really.
ReplyDeleteFay, I was also thinking of a category for my fellow Trollopians!
ReplyDeleteHelen, I'm trying to keep a list of where I read about a book or an author. It's always interesting to see someone like Mary Stewart popping up on so many blogs (and yes she's on my TBR stack now).
JoAnn, I've been clicking all over the blogosphere for the past couple of days - and found a couple more to follow. I like this BBAW!
Cat, the Classics Challenge has introduced me to some great blogs like yours - a side benefit to joining in!
Teresa, my very first comment ever was on Shelf Love, and I remember how nervous I was - though you & Jenny are of course so open to comments & discussion. Like I said, I really do think y'all are tops.
I'm thrilled I can add to your TBR stacks, Lisa! You've done the same for me. I love your diverse reading taste. You really expand my horizons. I'm so glad I started reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnbolyn, I remember last year that you did your own appreciation awards - some glitch with the BBAW site, wasn't it? Anyway, mine was one of the ones you featured, which was so neat - and don't think I haven't noticed that I made your "blogs of the month" list :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the mention. I really enjoy visiting TBR 313 and finding a like-minded reader. I'm never going to get to the bottom of my book pile either. What luck!
ReplyDeleteKatrina, I think I found your blog through comments or a link on Anbolyn's - something else I appreciate about good blogs: they introduce me to still more!
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful to Teresa and Jenny for reminding me how wonderful your blog is! I'm off to work now, but I think I'm going to be having a fun explore through your archives later...
ReplyDeleteSimon, thanks for your kind words! I'm a regular visitor to Stuck in the Book (and a fan of Sherpa :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning me! That was very kind. I always appreciate your visits and comments, and I find reading inspiration here, too!
ReplyDeleteAudrey, I'm really interested to follow your ModPo classes! I still remember the thrill of seeing TBR 313 on your blog roll - I think you might have been the first to list me.
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