Hello friends, happy Wednesday! Today is Valentine’s Day, a day where we should celebrate love… well, if we listen to everything that’s being said all around the world. Instead of talking about OTPs and other cheesy kind of things you can find in our beloved books, I decided, instead, to talk about book bloggers.
The book blogging community has been a part of me for over three years now and it has brought me so, so much more than I ever could imagined. Even if, sometimes, I still have a feeling that I don’t belong, that I am an outsider or that I just don’t matter, the community has always been there to support me. Book bloggers are incredible people and, in this day to share the love, I thought I would talk about why you all should support book bloggers, and how you can do that. Because it’s pretty cool and so are we.
Why you should support book bloggers (basically: why we are superheroes)
I could be really selfish here and say, because I am a book blogger and therefore you should support me, but I won’t. That is only implied, haha. Just kidding. Seriously, let me tell you: book bloggers are awesome and deserve all the love and support.
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We spend hours, hours and hours blogging.
Blogging is a hobby that takes a whole lot of time and energy. You have to think of new blog post ideas, you have to draft your blog posts, write them, re-read them (or if you’re anything like me, bother your sister about it until she tells you you’re bothering the hell out of her), post everything. But it doesn’t stop there. We also comment on other blogs. We also promote our blog posts. We try and go on twitter and scream about books there, too. We get random ideas and projects and freak out about it.
Point is: we work a whole lot and we are not paid at all. I spend probably 16 hours a week or more blogging every WEEK. I work full time. Basically I’m crying a lot but I still love it.
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We recommend you books! All the best books!
Let’s be honest for a second: where would you be without all of our great recommendations?! Maybe reading books you hate or just crying because you don’t know what to read. Now, you got countless books to choose from, a TBR that will kill you anytime and no money left in your bank account.
Also, occasionally, we read all the bad books and write ranty reviews about it, so you know which books you should avoid.
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We are basically dedicated screamers to all the bookish things.
I know, that point makes no sense. LET ME TELL YOU MORE. We spend a whole lot of time screaming about the books we love and recommending them ; yet we also are activists to make the bookish and literary world a better place. Talking about diversity and how we need it and boosting diverse and #ownvoices. Shining a light on problematic content in books. I don’t know, we just like to scream a lot about our books, but we are 2000% dedicated to making the book world a better, diverse, including and everything else place with our screams.
How can you support book bloggers
Given the fact that we all are amazing, slightly crazy and with a parched throat from screaming superheroes, it is important to support us. By giving us some water, so we can scream some more and shove some more books on you to read, YES. But violence and first needs aside, here are some ways that you can support book bloggers and shower them with love.
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Blog-hop and comment on their blogs
You know me, I am a very dedicated blog-hopper and I know that, even if it takes some time and energy, it is so important to do so and, for me, probably the best way to support other book bloggers. NOTHING makes me happier than seeing people taking some time out of their day to comment on something I wrote genuinely and share their thoughts on the topic at hand and I could bet I’m not the only one feeling this way. Comments show appreciation and comments matter. Spend time to show some love for other book bloggers’ work this way.
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Follow their blogs, like their posts and any other statistical thingy you can do
I have a mixed relationships with blogging statistics, yet we can’t deny the little rush that we get, every time we have a new follower, everytime our visits are spiking up and everything else. If you love a book blogger, follow him. Even if you don’t have time to always read their blog posts, like them. Appreciation comes in small ways as well.
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Share their posts and boost their voices around the blogosphere
Being a book blogger is hard, especially when you are a shy bean afraid to approach people, comment on their posts and everything else. Yet, don’t be afraid to share something you liked, on your own blog, over on twitter… A LOT of appreciation comes from here. I’m dedicated to keeping tabs on all the blog posts I read and loved every month to wrap them up in my monthly wrap-up. You can also casually tweet a post you enjoyed, once. Every little thing helps and, most importantly, every little thing warms our hearts SO much.
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Buy from them
All the things above are free, they just take a little bit of time. Obviously, you can also support book bloggers by giving a little bit of your bank account. Not talking big-bucks and all of your book budget! Little dollars, euros, whatever you currency is.
- Many book bloggers have Affiliate Links on their blogs (to Book Depository, Amazon, Wordery, etc). They get a small commission if you buy by using their links. It costs NOTHING and it’s just a different link you are using.
- Other bloggers also set up some Ko-Fis to support their blog. It’s $3.
- Other talented bloggers have Society6, Etsy, RedBubble stores and so on, where they sell fabulous merch that can get a little bit pricey, depending on what you want, BUT THE DESIGNS are amazing and some bloggers are so talented.
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Get them books
If you’re feeling very generous, you can also take a look at their wishlist, or suggest to share books with them (like, send them a book you will get back afterwards). I mean, we are book bloggers after all. Give us books and we will be happier than ever.
Showing appreciation to other book bloggers is something that is very close to my heart. I have been working for a little while now on my little corner of the internet and, if I am passionate, it also takes a whole lot of my free time. If I wouldn’t give it up for the world right now, it also takes energy and sometimes makes me feel a little down. Anything, really, from the friendly people randomly sending me a DM to tell me they are reading all of my posts (Marta you’re honestly the sweetest), to the incredible people always supporting my rants (hello you will recognize yourself if you read this), to the ones stopping by every once in a while, or just once, to give a visit, write down a comment, sharing something I did and just… making me feel like I am doing something good, makes all of this worth it.
The time I spent drafting this post – about two hours – is all worth it because of these simple things. So, if you have some time to give, think of book bloggers and their awesomeness. If you have some support to give, think of us too. And not only because it’s Valentine’s Day, but on any other day, too. We don’t need any special kind of day to celebrate the love, if you ask me ; neither do we to celebrate book bloggers.
I apologize for the gigantic post, but that is something REALLY close to my heart. I hope you enjoyed it and that it encouraged you to share some love today and… every day.
What’s your favorite thing to do to support book bloggers?
Do you think we are some sort of crazy superhero? What’s one thing people do that makes you SO happy? A comment, more visits, a buy on your store?? Let me know, so I and others can support you, too.
If you want to support me, (this would be deeply, deeply appreciated, but in absolutely no way mandatory!) I have a Ko-Fi, as well as a wishlist.
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i love this post so much, everything is so TRUE!!!!!! <3 & i adore your blog as always you are so amazing
Oh wow thank you so much, you are way too sweet!! <3 <3
Oh my god, the gif use in this post was perfect Marie ??? and I absolutely adored this post! I don’t think people realise how HARD blogging is and how much time and effort you have to put into it! I sure as hell didn’t expect to spend 2 hours writing a single post and then spending another hour or two formatting it! And don’t even get me started on commenting and blog-hopping!
I genuinely think bloggers are underappreciated and we deserve a lot more recognition and support! I don’t use any affiliate links or have a store but the thing that makes me feel most appreciated are comments! It feels so rewarding when someone leaves a comment whether it’s long or short! <3
Brilliant discussion, Marie!
I’m glad the ENDLESS time I spend searching for GIFs paid off ? ?
I agree with you – I don’t have any affiliate links or store because I cruelly lack artistic abilities of any kind ? , but comments are always my favorite way to support book bloggers. It’s easy, it’s fun and it is so rewarding as well to be able to start off a conversation just like that, while showing some support to another blogger. I LOVE THAT <3
Thank you so, SO much for your comment, Jackie, YOU are the sweetest!! xx
Love youuuu ??
Love you even moreeeee!! <3 <3
This is a wonderful post Marie! I totally agree with everything you’ve said and always try and support my blogging pals. It makes me happy to see them happy 🙂
Oh thank you so much, Kate, so happy you enjoyed this 🙂 I agree, it always brings a smile on my face to be able to help, boost or just make another blogger smile with a comment 🙂
Thank you so much for your sweet comment <3
No problem! Yesss, sharing the blogging love is the best 🙂 Keep up the great posts!
Thank you, you’re so sweet! I’ll try ahah 🙂 x
This is all so true- all book bloggers should get a lot more love especially today hehe! Love this post??x
Today and every day, if you ask me, hahaha 😛 Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment, so happy you enjoyed this <3
That is such a sweet idea for a post on Valentine’s Day! I have abandoned the idea that today is just for romantic love. It’s for family, friends or self-love. Whatever you need it to be, it can be and this love for the community is just perfect ?
You are such a vital part of my blogging life! I couldn’t imagine it without you and am so happy to always have someone to talk to in the DMs ?
Oh thank you, Kat! <3 I so agree with you, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be and shouldn't be about romantic love, it can be about friends, family, ourselves, too, yes I love that idea. We'll revamp this whole valentine's day thing ?
Aww and I am forever thankful to have you and to be able to chat and rant every single day with you, too! :p <3
I think there are so many people who are single and fed up with Valentine’s Day, we will automatically change it over the course of time hahaha
Ahaha that’s for sure! 🙂
I adored this blog post and once again, it made me want to be so much more active around here! (and thanks to you I am now reading blog posts everyday) I love every tips you gave to support book bloggers but also the reasons why we should do it. I think many people don’t know how much work is being put behing every blog posts and it is very important to let the people know that what they are doing is great and most of all, seen. (Also I love the gifs you use, nothing important here but…….. I love it haha.)
I haven’t been here for a long time but I do believe that book bloggers are superheroes. I do not include myself but being able to post regulary, to know almost everything about the bookish world and to come up with amazing topics is amazing and impressive. As I said, it is thanks to you that I somehow decided to be more active here and to actually support book bloggers! I usually like their posts, follow them and comment as much as I can. Hopefully it’s a start!
I personally love when I receive a comment which shows that the person has indeed took the time to read what I wrote! It makes me feel happy because, as everyone, I work hard on every blog posts I create and it feels good to see that people are genuinely interrested.
Anyhoo, as always, you wrote something brilliant and entertaining – so thank you for being part of this community! x
Aw Clara, thank you so, so much, your comments always warm my heart and make me the happiest ever <3
It is crazy work, really, and I am in awe of so many bloggers for everything they do every single day to boost the books they love and the community, which is why I always do my best to give back, little by little. I'd like to think that even with a like or a comment, small or big, that still helps 🙂
I so agree with you, comments are, for me, the best thing ever and it makes me feel like I did something right, something that makes people want to react.
Thank you again so, so much for your comment!! xx
What a wonderful post! I am one of those shy beans that gets nervous commenting on other blogs and thinks that my blog is a hot mess that nobody wants to read! Haha 🙂
Oh thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
I know how hard it is to get out of this little shell and try to comment on blogs – happened to me, too. Once you do, though, start little by little, it’s amazing everything it brings you: people to chat with and awesome conversations <3
Marie, what a perfect post for today! I think the book blogging community is amazing and very supportive, but it’s always good to remind us to support other bloggers! You took all the words right out of my mouth – comment, share, tweet – if a fellow blogger is talking about something you love, let the world know!
Oh thank you so much Angela! I’m so glad you enjoyed this post 🙂 It’s so important to do that, even if it’s just with a like when we don’t have so much time, it makes people happy and I love that 🙂
Happy Valentines Day, Marie ?!
Book bloggers are some of the loveliest and gentle people and deserve so much more appreciation. You mentioned some great points! I also try to make an effort to comment on other people’s posts because I know we all just want to be acknowledged and not feel like we’re screaming into the void haha. We need to stick together ✊!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! 🙂
Ahahah that’s exactly it, sometimes we feel like we are screaming into a void and it feels great to know that we aren’t ahah 🙂
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!! <3 <3
As always, a pleasure to read your posts! And yes, I agree 100%!!! comments are the best! It shows people actually want to engage, people also having a saying and it shows they actually take time off their day to write a little message on your blog. It feels a-ma-zing!! Now, I try to support bloggers I love by sharing content, commenting, checking their blog, liking their posts, tweets, etc. I know that not many understand how much it takes to be a blogger, but I feel like certain people in the community will support you and that gives me motivation to continue! 🙂
and again, Marie, the gifs are killing this post! love them! I mean, new girl, friends, brooklyn 99, awkward, himym, the minions, hihi! perfect!!! ???
Awww thank you so much Cat, you are so, so sweet <3
I agree with you, I love whenever someone takes time to leave a message, no matter how small or big, on my blog. It feels like they want to chat and had a great time reading my post and it just warms my heart and makes me feel the happiest ever <3
Aww thank you haha, so glad you approve my gif choices here 😀 x
I never thought about sending bloggers books but I know that would make me so happy so maybe i’ll give that a try once the paycheck hits! Thanks for posting Marie!
Oh you’re so welcome, so glad this inspired you! 🙂 thank you for your sweet comment! 🙂
MARIE YOU ALWAYS SLAY ME WITH THESE POSTS! Appreciation is really important! In fact, I just shared this post now!I love likes and comments and follows and they always make my day. Designs are so expensive but I hope I can support them one day! My goal is to use more affiliate links because I know they can really help! I’m slowly getting better @ blog hopping so thats great. I also think its worth to mention that this ca all be draining so while supporting your faves is SUPER important so is yourself right!! AND YES RECOMMENDING BOOKS LIKE SAY..HMM. AT RANDOM SIX OF CROWS?! its great u should REALLY read it!! (*threatens with axe*)
Awwww thank you, you are WAY too sweet!! <3 <3
I understand, if I had an unlimited budget, I would SO buy every single bookish design out there, so many people are so talented <3
Definitely worth mentioning here, thank you – I need the reminder every once in a while, too, I tend to not take time for myself either and lose my mind ?
You never miss an occasion to talk about Six of Crows, I LOVE IT ? I WILL read it soon I promiseeeeee <3
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This post gives me all of the warm fuzzy feelings <3 The book blogger community is where I get basically all of my best recommendations from. Sadly, I don't have a ton of book-loving friends in real life, and only a small handful of them know my tastes and read similar things. But I've found some bloggers who share almost identical tastes to me and who have helped me discover amazing books!
Thank you for the suggestion of tweeting posts that we particularly enjoy! I like to link to relevant posts now and again, but I'm new to Twitter and tbh still trying to figure out how it works, so it hadn't even occurred to me to use it for sharing great content from other bloggers!
Oh I’m so happy to hear that – isn’t it amazing when you find some bloggers and readers with the same taste in books, and you get ALL the best recommendations? I love that feeling so much <3
Oh you are so welcome – I hope you will have fun, twitter is a great place to find new bloggers and to blog-hop, too, so sharing blog posts on here makes a lot of sense, I think 🙂
Thank you SO much for your sweet comment, so happy you enjoyed this post! <3 <3
WHAT AN AWESOME POST!!! (She yells out in all caps.) First of all, as a fellow blogger, thank you for such a great, saying it like it is, informative, but not over the top, post!!!! This was SO WELL WRITTEN!!!! ? I applaud you as a blogger!
As a fellow blogger, I try to go through and at least like the posts of my peers. But when I can I do try to comment, because I know myself that is the one thing that I really enjoy people doing on my posts. I don’t get a lot. Which really tells me that I need to work harder to comment and be involved in other bloggers posts. You get back what you give. (Mostly anyway) But I really enjoy interacting with others about books. That’s one of the reasons I started blogging about books. I love to read, and I love to discuss what I read. I can do this on Goodreads, but I really want to get to know the blogging community, and what better way than discussing this passion we both have.
I also love blogging about books, because it helps the authors. We are a really big part of helping the authors get the word out about their books and I really enjoy being a part of that process. I especially enjoy it when I can help indie authors who need that extra help getting the word out. They’re usually very personable too. I love that. They let you know how much they appreciate you!!
Ok…now that I’ve left the LONGEST COMMENT IN THE WORLD!!!!! I’ve shared your post via twitter and reblogged it. This post MADE MY DAY!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!! ?
Oh wow, thank you SO much for your sweet comment, that means so much to me that you enjoyed this post <3 Thanks as well for the reblog and for sharing it! <3
I agree with you, the best thing about blogging is to be able to chat with other bloggers and share our thoughts on books and everything else. It makes me feel so happy and grateful whenever someone takes time to write down a comment and react to something I wrote here, it is the best feeling <3
Oh yes, that's such a good feeling as well – it's incredible, being able to help authors and recommending books, knowing we might give a little push to the authors we love and get more people to discover them and fall in love with them, too 🙂
Thank you so, SO much! xx
HaHaHa I love the Jim Carey gif. I feel like that’s me some mornings when I drink coffee and do blog hopping.
I just love this post, because it’s so true! A lot of people think that book blogging is something we do for fun for like an hour here and there, but there is so much that goes one behind the scenes. It’s so much more than just reading a book or writing about it. Only my husband gets it because he’s there with me on the weekend as I spend half of my day just blogging away (writing posts, commenting on other blogs, etc).
That’s EXACTLY me whenever I am blog-hopping, except that it’s tea instead of coffee ?
I agree – I feel like, unless you’re blogging yourself or have someone close to you blogging, you don’t realize how much time everything takes and how much work we put into this whole blogging thing. For free. Because we love it and because we want to. It’s crazy, really ? That’s why it’s so important to support each other and spread the love <3 <3
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!! <3
GAH, writing a single blog post usually takes me 2 days to 5 days, since I am a huge perfectionist, and brain juices run out pretty quickly for me! I need to take a break every couple of paragraphs. XD
My favorite way of showing support is by sharing others’ posts on social media! I love commenting and all, but I get that extra kick when I get a Twitter notification about someone sharing my post to the rest of the world! <3
Awesome post (as always), Marie! <3
Oh wow, that’s a long time ? I draft all of my blog posts for a week over the course of a weekend, I think I’m quite the opposite there – it takes me a while to start writing, but once I start, I can’t stop until I’m done, so it’s intense work for a couple hours ?
Oh that’s so great whenever we get these kind of notifications, I agree, it always warms my heart <3
Thank you so, so much Aimee! <3 <3
Book bloggers are definitely super heroes! It makes my day when people comment on posts especially because I know how hard it can be to comment sometimes.
Oh yes, sometimes it’s so hard to find what to say or just to feel… I don’t know, relevant in someone’s comments? But any comment, short or long, just warms my heart and makes me so happy 🙂 x
Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment <3 <3
« Its important to support us, by giving us water so we can keep screaming » hahahah okay this one made me smirks ??? nice one!
I like to share my liked posts on facebook and has I have quite the time from working evenings – i bloghop alot, sure I try to do everyday but sometimes.. things happend ? so if I can do it per 2days … I love how you did this for valentines day ❤️ We should all support other bloggers and give them some of our love, as we know ourselves how hard it is and how happy it makes us! Happy valentines day Mary ? hope you’ll have a good one ‘
Glad I could make you laugh ? I mean… I know I need water before I can rant again endlessly and bother everyone with my favorite books and/or blogging rants ?
I think it’s so great to share a bit of love, whenever we can. It’s only normal to get a bit busy, we all have lives and blogging is a hobby, yet whenever we can take some time to comment on someone’s blog post, like it, share it, etc, it can make someone’s day and I LOVE that so much 🙂
Thank you so, so much Kristina! I hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day! xx
As a book blogger I think you nailed it Marie! If I had to guess I would say that I spend about 30 hours blogging every week! It’s a second job and as you said we aren’t paid (in fact it’s a costly hobby with the hosting, Photoshop, and the giveaways) but I love it. I’m struggling with blog hopping. I want to do it so much more than I do as I’m working full time. As you said nothing is more precious for us than having likes, comments and shares. Happy valentine day!
Aww thank you so much, Sophie! <3
We do spend tons of time blogging and it is a bit costly at times, yet we love it. I think it's the best way to spend our time, doing something we love 🙂
I understand your feeling – it gets overwhelming we we want to blog hop, I know I want to do it as much as I can, but while working full time, it sometimes gets a bit tricky. We are doing our best though and that's what matters, any comment, like, share, love matters 🙂
Thank you so much! xx
What a great post. So much on the spot. I have never felt part of any community until I became a book blogger. It is a lot of work a lot of stress and long hours. Great job on this posts and all your posts. I try and blog hop and comment on as much as I can. Sometimes it is hard to balance it all though.
Oh thank you so, so much for your sweet comment, so happy you enjoyed this 🙂 x
It is a lot of work, but ultimately it’s very rewarding, being able to chat with fellow book bloggers <3 And balance is the HARDEST thing for sure. I guess we all have to find some rhythm that works out for us, it takes a bit of time and courage and changes, depending on our lives' events, but we can do this! 🙂 x
Thank you!! xx
Completely agree and love this post! Thanks for writing Marie! X
Oh thank you so, so much, Becky! 🙂 x
What a warm and lovely post 🙂 go you! You always bring so much positivity.
The most surprising thing about the blogging community for me, I think, is the fact that I often just think, well – it’s just internet, it’s there, and it’s a lot of work – but then, when I’m down because of real world stuff… It comes back to boost me so much. Suddenly there are so many people (some I have never even talked to, or don’t even really know!) who just say all these warm, encouraging things. And even knowing that someone you don’t know reads your posts.. is just downright amazing sometimes. So yeah, it’s a lot of work, but it gives so much love back sometimes – you’d never expect it. I feel so lucky to be in this particular community – because I feel like the bookish community is like no other. It’s much warmer than most online communities 🙂
I 200% agree with you here, the community here is so warm, welcoming and never fails to bring a smile on my face. It’s what I love the most about it all <3 It's so encouraging to be part of such an uplifting, amazing community like that 🙂
Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment, Evelina! <3 <3
I love the bookish book blogging community. It features the best kinds of people! 🙂 Loving your posts even more recently!
I agree, the community is so warm and incredible, I love that so much <3
Oh wow, thank you so much! That means so much to me <3 <3
This is really a great post! I totally agree with everything you’ve said. Comments are the best thing that makes us bloggers happy and also keeps us motivated. Thanks for writing such a wonderful post and hope you have a great day! 🙂
Oh thank you so much, Raven! <3
It really does make us motivated and happy, small or big, comments show appreciation and I love that so, SO much <3
Thank you for your sweet comment! <3 <3
PERFECT post for Valentine’s Day! Yes, it’s all well and good to squeal about our favorite fictional characters, but how about some love for the real people out there, every day behind their computers, fighting the good fight and opening up the magical world of books, writing and all that goes into it? Yes. BOOK BLOGGERS. How much I love you all <3
I definitely think blog hopping/commenting is the easiest, cheapest way to show appreciation for bloggers. I know I also get a little leap in my heart every time someone comments on my post! And for those with a little extra cash…buy their books! I don't mean just buy THEM books, I mean, if the blogger is also an author, buy THEIR book. Not that I'm trying to be obnoxious about that or anything 😉
I agree – book blogging is crazy, when you think about it, so many people are pouring their heart into blog posts and screaming about books, it’s so important for me, to be able to show them some appreciation and love. <3
I'm with you – out of all the things I quoted here, what I do the most is blog hopping and commenting. The only thing it takes is a whole lot of time, but knowing how comments can brighten up someone's day, well… I give my time really happily <3
Hahaha and YES obviously, buy books, THEIR books, of all the amazing future authors currently book blogging… By the way, when is your book available for pre-order? 😉
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! <3 <3
Love this! I am new to your blogging. I am loving this post. It immediately hooked me in. I have been blogging on and off since 2013. I have loved every second of it, but it does get time consuming. Life happens. You don’t always have the time to write good, witty and smart content. It’s not always the easiest to think of something new to say; to bring light to a new topic. Thank you for writing this post. I would say, there is also patreon out there, too! I have a small following, but I am starting one in the hopes of growth and community.
Have a good day!
OH YES, I miss Patreon on here, thank you so much for pointing that out! There are so many ways to support book bloggers, some free, some other needing a bit of our contribution, but all are amazing and so appreciated <3
I am so happy you enjoyed this post! I hope you will keep on having fun blogging, at your rhythm and when inspiration strikes, that's the way to have the most fun 🙂 x
Thank you so much for your sweet comment <3
Yay for all the book bloggers! Also, yes. It’s so much work! I mean, I don’t post/read/comment nearly as much as other people, but it still feels like a LOT, especially with a full-time job. And it’s all for free! because we love books and blogging THAT MUCH. We’re awesome. 🙂
It really is hard to juggle between a full-time job (or school, uni, etc, I am just saying full-time job, since it’s my current situation) and blogging. Finding time to do everything is SO hard at times and we do all of this because we love it. Simply. I think that’s the best thing about book bloggers <3
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Emily! <3 <3
What a great topic for Valentines Day!! 😀 Such a lovely post to do as well! It’s very true that it takes up a huge amount of time tbh. And YES a million times over to book recs- I definitely found that ever since I started blogging, my reading has improved so much! And yes I so agree about how book bloggers try to make the bookish world the best place 😀 And yes to bloghopping and comments!! And these are such lovely suggestions!! And I love the gifs here btw!! awesome post!! <3
Aw thank you, so glad you like it 😀
I love how my reading has improved ever since I started blogging. We get the best recommendations and read so many amazing books thanks to this, I LOVE IT. <3
Thank you so much!! xx
You’re welcome! 😀
Ahh me too!! <3
You're welcome! xx
Such a great idea for a Valentine’s Day post! <3
Aww thank you Jacqueline, I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🙂 x
Yes! Book blogging takes up SO MUCH time, drafting of posts, blog hopping, commenting, all on top of READING. And maybe making graphics, etc. It’s a lot of work AND I JUST NEED VALIDATION THAT PEOPLE ARE READING MY POSTS HAHAH.
I second the affiliate links. AND THE COFFEE BUYING. I recently made a Kofi just for fun (but also I do need coffee. It is a staple 😀 )
Hahahaa I just love that you said that. I didn’t write it down here like that but it’s so true, that need to feel validated, to feel like we are just NOT shouting into the void, screaming and spending tons of time working on our blog for nothing. It feels great to know some people are reading, some people care enough to leave a comment, follow, etc etc. That’s the BEST feeling ever <3 <3
Oh that's great! For me, it'd be tea, but I get the coffee need haha 😛
Thank you so much!! <3 <3
Such a wonderful post Marie. I love how you dedicate so much of your time into helping others spread their blogs, like in here your telling people how they can help share people’s work. Just something I notice about you and always makes me smile, forever wanting to help other bloggers get their blogs out there and their words read 🙂
Oh thank you so much, Hannah <3 I really am doing my best to spread the love, we all work really hard with our blogs and everyone deserves to have a smile on their face, because someone stopped by, shared their work or just left a sweet comment. I know this always makes my day and I wish I could give back to everyone, but… I only have two hands and there are only so many hours in the day, haha 🙂
Thank you so, so much! <3
Great post, I’ve been a book blogger since 2011 and still at times feel like an outsider so I know exactly how you feel! I love the ideas you added here about how to support us and I’ve been trying to blog hop a little more that way I can share more posts and comment more. Like I said great post!!!
Oh thank you so much for your sweet comment, Alicia <3 It's so great and important to share some love, no matter how little we can do, even with just a like or a tweet, that could already make someone's day <3
ahh this is such a good idea for a post on valentine’s day!! I absolutely loved it <3
Bloggers deserve so much more love and appreciation than they actually receive! There are so many whom I look up to (such as you) and love so much, and I feel so happy when they tell me I made their day :') And *as* a blogger, even the tiniest of comments makes me so so loved!!! I remember when I was starting out; just seeing the orange dot by the notifications symbol was enough to make my day go from the worst to the best.
Aww thank you so, so much Aris, you are the sweetest <3 <3
Showing appreciation and love for book bloggers is so important and it matters a lot to me, there is a lot of work going into a blog and any single blog post we write, it feels so great whenever we get something back, whether it's a comment, a like, a new follower or something. That means so much <3
Thank you, Aris, you're really so, so sweet!! <3 <3
Love this post Marie, and yesss at that Terry gif from Brooklyn 99! (probably my fave American show ahaha)
Us bloggers do so much (especially you!), and even the smallest shout out makes it soooo worth it. You always post the best discussions!
I agree, even the smallest shout out can mean SO much to someone, I want to always do my best to spread the love like that and maybe make someone smile 🙂
Aww, I don’t know if I do that much, I’m trying my best ahah 🙂 Thank you, you are so, so sweet. So happy you enjoyed this! <3 <3
LOVED this post! I wanted to high five you for every point you made. So that’s a lot of high fives!
Awww, well… HIGH FIVE ahah, I’ll take it 😛 Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment, so happy you enjoyed this! <3 <3
Aaaaww this is the perfect Valentine’s post, for sure! Celebrating our fellow bloggers is the best appreciation ever <3 <3
I agree with everything said, and honestly could not have said it better, Marie! You always know the right things to say and how best to articulate your ideas in such a sweet and relatable way.
Thank you so much for being part of this community, you rock!!
Oh wow, thank you so, so much Sophie, that means SO much to me <3 <3 So happy you enjoyed this!! <3
Of course!! ❤️❤️
I love this idea as a post for Valentine’s Day Marie! ❤️ It’s great to see book bloggers featured in something like this the way we would feature books and/or the characters. 🙂
When I first started blogging I was completely surprised by how much time it started taking up (although don’t get my wrong I wouldn’t change it for anything), and I have discovered so many amazing books through WordPress and the people I follow so I will forever be grateful for that (there are a few of my all-time favourite series I may never have discovered, scary thought that!)
For me though the best part of blogging is the community; the support and the interaction. For me it’s the best way to support bloggers and every little comment that comes up in my notifications never fails to make me smile either! 🙂
Great post, and I hope you had a good Valentine’s Day too Marie. 🙂 ❤️
Oh thank you so much, Beth, I’m so glad you enjoyed this post <3
It is scary, thinking about all the books we would have missed out on, without blogging, right?? I don't even want to think about it, it will give me nightmares, haha 😛
I agree, interaction and comments are the BEST things ever, they always make me smile <3
Thank you so much!! xx
I know so many of my favourite series would have been passed by. I actually don’t think I would have discovered the magical realism genre without blogging and that is scary to think about.
That’s all right. 🙂 <3
Same here – or all of these amazing retellings <3
Awwww! This is so sweet! I obviously agree. Although, I have been failing at supporting fellow bloggers (with this blogging slump and all). But hey! I’m here blog hopping now so making progress 🙂
Aww I’m sorry you’ve been feeling in a slump, it’s hard to get out of these :/ I hope you’ll feel the motivation and inspiration to get back to it soon, Molly! <3 <3
And thank you so much for your sweet comment! <3 <3
Yesss yesss to all this!! Honestly my heart grows 3 times for the blogging comunity and it grew a bazilion more just reading this. I WANT TO HUG YOU ALL BUT I HAVE SMOL ARMS OK AN INTERNET HUG WILL HAVE TO DO ❤️.
I’ve been kinda horribly bad at commenting lately and I’m doing that now and on every blog I go on I’m always so pleasantly surprised by how unique and different everyone’s style IS and IT’S BEEN SO GREAT. You can see the effort that goes into posts and AGHHH I JUST LOVE THIS COMMUNITY. Bloggers are amazing creaturs of wonder.
And omg yes I love all the passionate screaming that goes around here we’re all just dorky nerds ?.
HUGS FOR EVERYONE. If we all get together and hold hands, we can do one massive hug for everyone? Idk? hahaha. <3
Oh it's okay, don't blame yourself too much, we can't comment all the time and some times we just get too busy to do anything. I agree, it is SO amazing to see s many different posts and how everyone's voice IS unique around the blogosphere, it makes reading blog posts so interesting <3
YES we all are dorky nerds and… WE LOVE IT. 😛
Thank you!!! <3 <3 <3
*silently brushes off tears caused by being mentioned in this post and being called sweet*
I think it’s the cutest, purest thing ever that you made a post on Valentine’s Day about bloggers and how to support them, have I told you recently that you’re the blogging queen? I think not. YOU’RE THE BLOGGING QUEEN. Thank you for mentioning all these ways of supporting bloggers, I think I appreciate every comment and like and retweet of my posts, it’s Christmas everyday when I see those because it’s amazing. So, yeah, even the little gestures are making a blogger’s day. <3 Thanks for the lovely post and the positivity!
YOU ARE THE SWEETEST AND THE BEST and I will keep on saying it A LOT. <3
Awww see, you're WAY too sweet I am faaaaar from being a blogging queen haha.
I agree, every single comment or anything really makes my day, which is why I am ALWAYS wanting to promote other bloggers and make their days, too, in small or big ways, as best as I can <3
Thank you so much!! xx
MARIE, YOU GOTTA STOP DENYING YOUR RIGHTFUL TITLE. I’m putting the crown on your head and you got to accept it because abdication isn’t possible in this scenario. You’re the kindest, sweetest person I know, so of course you want to make everyone feel goood! <3
Awwwwwwww ??? well let me make you my official ambassador or something, because I couldn’t do this without you by my side!! <3
Lovely post, Marie! 🙂 *nods in agreement with everything you said* I love blog hopping and commenting too- it makes me happy to get a comment , so I like to provide that happiness to others!
Oh thank you so much, Olivia, so happy you enjoyed it 🙂 I agree, comments make me the happiest and if I can give some of that back, I gladly will 😀
I love that you choose to talk about blogger love and appreciation for Valentine’s day, that’s such a great thing to do! ♥ We definitely invest a lot of time into our posts and managing comments, therefore I always try to promote my favorite posts of the month and really try to comment on posts that I love, even if lately it takes me a bit longer to do so (however, I always like a post I’m interested in, even if I cannot read it until later). I know how happy receiving lovely comments make me, so I try to spread the love as best as I can ♥ Interacting with other bookworms definitely makes me feel appreciated – there is nothing better than someone telling you that they loved your review or that you made them pick up a book ♥
Reviews are actually a huge reason why I have discovered so many great books and managed to stay away from books that weren’t so great. I always check what bloggers have to say about a book before I purchase it 😀
P.S: We are definitely superheroes!! 😀
Oh thank you so, so much Caro, I’m so happy you enjoyed this post <3
I feel the same way, getting comments make me the happiest and spreading some of that love back feels just, well, natural and important, too <3 Spreading the love <3
And YES – isn't it incredible how many terrible books we managed to avoid thanks to book bloggers? I love that haha 🙂
Thank you so, so much!! xx
All the love ♥
It’s amazing that I can now easily root out books that I know I’m not going to like based on what other Reviewers have been saying 🙂
You’re welcome ♥
It really is one of the best things about blogging and this community 🙂
What a wonderful post, and a great thing to publish on Valentines day.
Aw thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed it 🙂
LOVE this! It really is true, too! I try to comment and share and such- I don’t always succeed as much as I like, but I try. I feel you, it is SO time consuming- and while I really do like doing it just because, any thanks and support is obviously appreciated! And YES- thank you for pointing out things like affiliate links and ko-fi and such. I never want to be like “hey click this stuff” but like… if someone ever did, it would totally make my day- no, my month, at least! I try to buy all my books from other bloggers’ affiliate links- of course you can’t use your own haha. Because if I am going to buy them, might as well help someone else out too! Such a great post, and perfect for Valentine’s Day!! 😀
Aw thank you so much, Shannon! <3
I agree, everything is so appreciated and I am making a small resolution myself to use affiliate links as much as I can – I used to forget about them a lot, but now I try to remember every single time I want to order new books. It's not much, but it's still something 🙂
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! xx
I loved this post so much, Marie! Gotta admit, I’ve been quietly lurking for a little bit but I couldn’t agree more with what you’ve said – you’re such a sweetheart and it shows in every single post you write. ❤ xx
Oh wow, thank you so, SO much for your sweet comment, that means so much to me! <3 I'm so happy you enjoyed this post <3 <3
Another amazing post, Marie! And all of your points are so true. We are, after all, the ones to look after our fellow bloggers, for all the obvious reasons you stated.
In past week I am so behind on catching up and commenting on all the amazing posts. Yes, commenting is the biggest source of encouragement.
And thank you for pointing out the Affiliate links thing. I do use them but I don’t think that I have made a single purchase through them. It is disheartening considering many people actually buy them after I reviewed/suggested those books.
Oh thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed this <3
I get how frustrating this has to be for each and every blogger bothering to have affiliate links. I'm definitely trying my best to think about these whenever I buy books <3
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! x
This community is amazing and I love this post! I love the point with being “basically dedicated screamers to all the bookish things”.
My favourite thing to do is to share the great posts I read either on twitter or on my weekly update. I am really happy when I get comments, but to be honest commenting back makes me just as happy – and catching up with all the blogs I follow!
Aww thank you SO much, I’m so happy you enjoyed this <3 <3
Oh I have to agree with you, comments, whether it's the ones you get or give, are equally as awesome. It's just so great to have a conversation with amazing bloggers and talk about the books we love together <3
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! x
I agree. Plus commenting on other blogs makes me happy because I admit it that I have a hard time finding the time to do it. So anytime I actually do it I feel very happy. I wish I could read and comment more, but I am trying to visit at least 4-5 blogs every day.
It’s already GREAT! I wish I could have all the time in the world to comment on every blog and to spread the love to everyone, but… unfortunately, we don’t have enough hours each day. Every little thing we can do is already GREAT 😀
Yep to all of this. There are so many great ways that we can support each other. Blogging is no fun in a bubble!
Agree – all the blogging fun starts when we are talking with others and getting invested in the community 🙂 x
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Nicole! x
Wonderful post, thank you!!??
Aw thank YOU so much, happy you enjoyed this 🙂
I always try to buy my books via affiliate links, it’s a small thing but it’s the easiest thing to do! I think the best thing is when someone takes the time to write a comment because it means he/she thought it was worth giving you a little of his/her time. ?
Since we throw out love like confetti this month, I’d like to say I adore your blog, I’m always happy to read your post and chat with you in the comments! Keep blogging! ?
Oh I agree, whenever someone takes some time to comment on a blog post, it makes my day so much better and brighter, I love that so much <3 That's why I try my best to give that love back as much as I can <3
Oh wow, you are so, SO sweet, thank you so much for your sweet words, that means SO much <3 <3 <3 I'm always happy to chat with you in comments as well, thank YOU for always being so supportive and amazing <3
This is such a good idea! I need to spend a lot more time leaving comments but this gave me hope that it’s possible!
Commenting takes a lot of time, but no matter if you can comment on one, two or ten blogs, I know I always feel great whenever I can spread a little bit of love that way 🙂
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, happy you enjoyed this post! 🙂
Great post! I’m so glad I follow your blog! You hit the nail on the head with this one!
Aw thank you so much, April, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
YESSSSS!! SO. MUCH. LOVE. FOR. THIS. POST.
When people ask me what I actually do with the blog I always say to them it’s basically like a full-time job I don’t get paid to do. I swear people forget how time-consuming it is to maintain a blog and any sort of acknowledgment means the world to me.
I must admit I’ve been slacking on the supportive front. My blog hopping game has reached an all-time low. I try to allocate a couple hours a week to blog-hop, but sometimes I’m so tired I forget all about it. I’ve thought about adding affiliate links to the blog but whether or not people actually use them is another question.
Basically, you are epic and so very thoughtful. I think we’re lucky that this community is so supportive of one another and that’s what I love most about it.
I agree! It’s crazy how much time it takes to maintain a blog, and I don’t think anyone really realizes it, unless they’re blogging or spending a couple hours watching someone doing blogging work, haha 🙂
Oh I get your feeling, I have been having the same thoughts about affiliate links. I feel like they aren’t used too much and it makes me a bit sad, even if it doesn’t bring much to the blogger, it’s still something.
Thank you so, so much, Lois! I so agree, it’s amazing how supportive everyone is <3
Great post! I didn’t realise how much time went into blogging before I started. Even just resizing and placing the graphics takes up so much time. But I love it too…
I know, right? Everything takes SO.MUCH.TIME. Yet we are still here, so we love it and any comment, like or show of appreciation makes my day <3 Thank you so much for your sweet comment <3
I love this, thanks for posting! We should be more supportive of one another. Everything you said about bloggers is on point.
Agree, we should be supportive whenever we can 🙂 thank you so much for stopping by 🙂 x
Wow, 16 hrs is so much time to put into a blog but it completely shows because you write such amazing posts!
Aww thank you so, so much, that’s so sweet of you to say <3 <3 <3
Mostly I try to follow and comment on blogs as often as I can, besides my regular readership by also clicking on comments others have left on posts I’m visiting too. I think most bloggers are pretty poor when it comes to financial appreciation but there’s so many wonderful options here that are great for bloggers who are also time poor as well. I might start tweeting more posts I’ve enjoyed as another option to boost blogs as well, Starting with yours. Such a wonderful post Marie and thank you so much for sharing!
Oh thank you so much for your comment <3 I agree that there are so many options there, even a like, a tweet, a comment, short or long, always makes me really happy <3 <3
Thank you! <3
This is such an important post and a big YES to every single one of these points! I always make an effort to comment on other peoples blogs, but I do need to get better at sharing posts and talking about other bloggers posts… I will get there I promise! And one day when I’m a millionaire (because I will be… LOL) I will buy you AAAALLLLLLLL the books!
Awwww thank you, you are so, SO sweet!! <3 <3 It always makes my day whenever someone takes the time to comment on my blog posts <3
I had a similar theme throughout February when I was promoting as many book bloggers as I could. Happy to see you did the same! Never enough love spread to our community!
Oh that’s so amazing, yay for supporting other bloggers 😀 thank you so much for your comment! <3
We are super heroes and our communal love of books and all things bookish is shown in many ways. I love to blog hop, and comment and like. It makes my day too if I get a nice comment on something that I wrote.
Its not about the numbers for me, it only takes 1 or 2, or an Author to comment and / or share my post to make me smile.
A lovely post which hopefully will help others to show us bookbloggers more love too.
Amanda.
I agree with you, its all about the interaction and comments, I love them so much and they mean the world to me, way more than having ten, a hundred or more followers 🙂 <3
Thank you so much, Amanda!! <3
I love this post so much! I’m planning to make a post boosting all my fave book bloggers soon, and you will for sure be on there! Love your blog so much, Marie! <3
Megan @ http://wanderingsofabookbird.blogspot.co.uk/
Oh Megan, thank you so, SO much, this means so much to me <3 <3
Book bloggers are gonna save the effing world dammit 😉 Thanks for the post – it really gave me a boost! 🙂
YES haha I agree with you 😛 thank you so much for your sweet comment! x
Ahh Marie I am so behind on blogging and it’s been a while since I came by your blog, but I have to say I LOVE this post and I LOVE your blog! Commenting makes me happiest so I try to spread the happiness as well but it’s always a struggle with time (don’t we all?) And yes, us bloggers are definitely some kind of crazy superhero for doing all that work for free, but then again we love what we do and do what we love so in the end we’re pretty awesome 🙂
Aww thank you so much, you are so, so sweet <3 I agree, it is a bit of a struggle to find time to do everything, but… just one little comment or like or share can make someone's day 🙂
YES we are awesome, that's for sure haha 😀 Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment! <3
WOW! I really enjoyed this post! I agree with you so much! Book bloggers put in a lot of work, and it ALWAYS makes it worth it when people actually engage with you around the content that you created. SUPPORT BOOK BLOGGERS!
Aw thank you so much, Jared, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thank you! 🙂
Thank you for this post ! Now I know that I’m not the only one to bother my sister until she wants to get rid of me hahahaha ?
#ShowingTheLove and supporting Book Bloggers (or any blogger) is actually so interesting! I mean obviously it’s interesting to receive love but I think it’s so good and fulfilling to genuinely show love ❤️
I loved reading this post and he inspired me to not only give more love to the bloggers as a reader but to give even more love and energy to the community by working even more on my blog and sharing meaningful content.
Oh, and I absolutely love the “Get them book” idea! I think I’ll definitely end up doing it for some bloggers I like ?
I AM NOT ALONEEEEEEEEEEEEE that makes me so happy, I swear sometimes she must hate me, I’m SO bothering ? but I can’t help myself ??
It makes me so, SO happy that this could inspire you to share some love <3 Even with little things, one comment sometime, one share, one mention over on twitter, I know that these little things always make my day and can make a blogger's day <3
And…. you can get me new books anytime ??
Thank you SO much for your sweet words and support!! <3 <3
hahaha, we can’t help ourselves! But that’s the price for being our sisters, right? ?
Yeah, little attentions can really change a day for the better (and I’m talking from experience haha)!
Also, beware … I might actually do it maybe even sooner than you think hahaha! ??
Yes that’s the price for sure ?
You’re so sweet! <3 <3
Loved this post! You made so many great points. I’m fairly new to the book/writing blogosphere but have already enjoyed it so much. When you’re doing something you love the rest will follow. I’ll have to start trying harder to blog-hop and find other book bloggers to support. Can’t wait to read more!
Oh thank you so, so much, Mallory, so happy you enjoyed this 🙂 I hope you’ll have a lot of fun blogging and that you’ll meet amazing bloggers you’ll love 🙂 x
Love, love, love this post!! Being a book blogger can be hard at times, but it’s so worth it! ☺️❤️
Aww thank you so much!! I agree, it has its struggles, but in the end it is SO worth it <3 <3
This post gave me all the feels Marie! What a perfect post to spread the love.
It is so true that book blogging (and blogging in general) is often underappreciated. Many don’t know the blood, sweat, and tears that go into our blogs. Every single view, like, and comment make me so happy and validates all the time I spend blogging.
Thank you for the reminder that it really doesn’t cost much, if at all, to support our fellow book bloggers. I do my best to blog hop, but I need to do better at discovering different book bloggers AND showing support to the new book bloggers that arrive on the scene.
Aww thank you, Amanda, I’m so glad you enjoyed this post <3
I agree, at first it doesn't seem like it could be THAT much work, but it really is and every little thing we get in return is amazing, too <3
I completely understand, though, it's sometimes hard to spend time blog-hopping and finding new bloggers and everything else. I'm trying my best to do everything, but it's sometimes overwhelming. What matters is that we do our best to spread some love, little by little 🙂 <3
Thank you so, so much for your sweet comment <3
I really love this post, Marie! I’m definitely “guilty” of not supporting my fellow bloggers enough, but I’m really trying! I’ve seen some other bloggers make lists of blogs to comment on weekly or something and I’m going to create something like that for myself because everyone deserves so much love and support for the hard work they put into their blogs! ?
Aw thank you so much, Ayla! I’m so happy you enjoyed this post <3
And you're not guilty of anything, don't you worry! We all are doing our best, whether we can do a lot or just a little bit, we're doing whatever we can whenever we are in the mood for it and have time to do it, that's what matters the most 🙂
This weekly list is such a brilliant idea! I hope it will work out well for you 🙂 <3
YES TO THIS POST, YES TO THIS POST!!!
This post is so important especially because we are sooo underrated. And these days, some people have the audacity to tell us that book bloggers are not “real readers”, like ????. Anyways, i feel like for any blog it does take a lot of time, and effort, to keeping up with comments, social media, etc… And it’s all worth it when you reach X number of followers, and get pingbacks on your posts from other people who enjoyed it. Great post, as always! <3
Okay, who actually said that we are not REAL READERS? Because I swear I’ll fight them ? It’s such a crazy thing to say??
I agree with you, blogging, whether it’s book blogging or any kind of blogging, takes a lot of time and effort and it’s always amazing when we see that our work is appreciated <3
Thank you so, so much <3
I love this!! Particularly the “buy them books” part.. yes yes yes buy me books thanks hahah!
Thank you so much!! Yes haha we all should buy each other books. If we all were rich, I know if I were I’d do that all the time ?
I definitely agree with all of this! Much of it also fits for other bloggers (e.g. personal bloggers). The work bloggers put into running and managing their blogs is too often overlooked. Quite sad, really. :/
Oh yes this definitely fits other bloggers as well. No matter what our focus is on, blogging takes us a whole lot of time and, more often than not… it’s really overlooked, I hate that :/
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! 🙂 x
I love this post so much! I get so excited every single time someone comments on my blog, because it means that someone out there on the internet is actually reading my rambles. Blogging is a labor of love, for sure, but I am so, so happy that I started doing it.
Oh yes, I get the same feelin every single time as well – I love this so much. It is a labor of love, that’s for sure 😀 x
Thank you so much for your sweet comment 😀
You’re welcome ?
All amazing points! Love this post! I’m brand new to blogging, but I love blog hopping and supporting all of the awesome blogs and people out here!
Oh thank you so much! Yes, supporting other bloggers is the best thing to do 🙂 x
Fabulous post as always, and also some great tips!!
Aww thank you so, so much!! <3 <3
This is such a gorgeous post. I’m a new book blogger and I already relate to everything you are saying. The long hours, the rants (btw I will be returning for those) – I love it all.
As I said, I only recently started blogging but I was wondering how to support other book bloggers and I am honestly so glad I found this post!
You sound wonderful and I am so happy to be a part of this awesome community.
xoxo
Oh thank you so, so much for your sweet words, this means a lot!! <3 I am so happy you enjoyed this post and I hope you'll have fun blogging, chatting with other bloggers and everything else 😀 <3
Love this! I’m trying to branch out more and comment more on blogs and this post is very inspirational!
Ahh thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed this post <3
I love this post so much, thankyou for putting it together <3
Aww thank you, so happy you enjoyed it!! ??