Over the past two years there were many times where I thought I would lose my sanity if not for some amazing bloggers out there who have helped me along the way.
Long Standing Bloggers:
First and foremost I turned to the bloggers who had been blogging for a long time in order to see how they ran their blogs and what I could possibly do to make mine such a success.
The Book Cellar:
Candace’s Book Blog:
Candace’s Book Blog
Reading Angel:
It is impossible to look at Candace’s blog all the time without noticing how close she is with Angela. So of course I had to jump over to Angela’s blog and see if I could become her blogging friend. Over the course of two years she has been so supportive and let me borrow the best books! I couldn’t imagine blogging without her being part of the blogging world as well.
Reading Angel
Once Upon a Chapter:
If I ever needed a historical romance recommendation I would instantly visit Stephanie because she seems to know so much more about that particular genre then I could ever hope. Over the past two years she has introduced me to so many amazing historical romance books and I love that she more recently really started reading YA. Plus she is so awesome to allow me to post a couple posts on her blog whenever I want!
Once Upon a Chapter
My Girls:
I love these bloggers just as much as the ones listed in the category above. These are the ladies that I connect with very often and wouldn’t be the same if they weren’t around to offer up the best recommendations and great blog posts.
Between the Pages:
I can honestly say that I love Loretta! She seems to have the same taste in books that I do so I know every time I go to her blog she is going to be talking about a book I already love or one I’m destine to love once I read it. She constantly keeps me on top of my game in blogging and she just has to stick around forever because I would miss her terribly if she left!
Between the Pages
Planet Print:
Liz is my international go to blogger! I know that might be weird to say but I love always seeing UK covers up on her blog and I love talking about the culture she lives in compared to where I live in the US. Plus sometimes she has reviews that just knock my socks off, she always writes longer reviews and really breaks down the story so that I know if the book will be for me or not. If you haven’t checked her out you need to go there ASAP!
Planet Print
Miss Vain’s Paranormal Fantasy:
Miss Vain may be newer to the blogging community but this girl got me into UF! She is always reading so many great adult Romance and UF reads that I get jealous. She is constantly reading the adult themed books I wish I had time for. Basically if I had ever decided to run a more adult themed blog instead of a mainly YA blog I would wish I had an adult blog as amazing as hers. So if your tastes run a little on the wild side you have to stop over at her blog and get a dose of hot men and hotter steamy scenes!
Miss Vain’s Paranormal Fantasy
My Overstuffed Bookshelf:
Amy always seems to fulfill all of my adult romance wishes! I swear there have been so many times when I was wondering if an adult romance series was worth picking up and paying for and then within a few days she has that book review up on her blog! I trust her opinion better than anyone else on adult romance books and she has helped me to get many new series on my shelf! Amy has made my shelves overstuffed!
My Overstuffed Bookshelf
Special Mention:
This section is for my favorite blogger! I feel like I’ve been there for everything that happened on her blog. It is hard to believe that I was once among her first followers and now she has grown to be so big even I feel small on her blog sometimes. Sometimes I don’t feel like my one or two comments really make a difference to her anymore due to her fame but she always makes time for me.
The Bookish Brunette:
Ashley has always made time to hear about my rants and raves. We started out as two book bloggers who would occasionally chat. Over the time period of her book blog we have grown into friends who text each other and once even considered merging out blogs. Instead of merging though we came up with Pages of Bookish Love and she let me join her blog so I could talk about a few things here and there on her blog. We may not always read the same genres or always got along but I think she is amazing, her rise to the top of blogging was so fun to watch! Simply put she is EPIC!
The Bookish Brunette
Other Mentions:
This areas is for all of the other amazing bloggers out there that I read and connect with regularly but didn’t have the space to mention above. These bloggers run amazing blogs and I enjoy connecting with each and every one of them whenever we all find the time!
Lisa’s World of Books
Nick’s Book Blog
Smash Attack Reads
On a Book Bender
Moonstar’s Fantasy World
Princess Bookie
The Reading Fever
The Bookish Babe
The Reading Geek
Vicariously!
Once Upon a Quote
Paper Dreams
Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews
Can’t Find a Bookmark
Comfort Books
Reading the Paranormal
…and so many more!
I did the same thing when I started blogging! I looked at the blogs of people who had been blogging for a long time for advice and tips on how to get started. And you are awesome, I’m glad my reviews are actually helping people
. I’m so happy I found your blog, it’s definitely one of my favourites. I hope you have another great year blogging and thanks for being such a wonderful blogger :].
Thank you so much for the honor of making your list! I am so glad that i got the guts up to talking to you! We need to catch up soon! Not to mention I am thrilled you visit and leave me comments. I love checking out your thoughts! I hope you have an amazing blogging year. And an even better personal year!
Okay, I’m not going to lie. I teared up. I’m not even embarrassed dude. I freaking LOVE you so hardcore! And your comments NEVER get lost! I truly think you think my blog is bigger than it is! Lol
I was just thinking about you yesterday, when I went to the Ice Cream Social at school… I was like, “god… Once the kids START school again- I’ll be able to have conversations with my friends on a regular basis again!!!”
I LOVE YOU! Happy blogoversary and HAPPY BIRTHDAY babycakes!!!!
Oh wow! You totally just made my day Alexa! I absolutely adore you and your blog and highly value your opinion. Thanks so much for the shout out… and wow…I’m speechless…
Thank you for that Alexa. You made my day a little better. Sometimes I feel as though I don’t make that much of an impact in the blogging world. So to actually hear that touched my heart. Really. Thank you! & I love you too! I always look forward to your posts. & I am pretty sure I will be around, forever.
Just maybe not as much right now. But if you ever need anything I am here.
xoxox!
Okay how dare you make me cry today!!! Seriously girl!
Thank you so much for this. I was just questioning myself about keeping my blog going. Thanks to you, I have the courage to keep going!
Aww! This is a really sweet list and it shows that you put a lot of time and thought into it. I love most of these bloggers too and I’ve also found a few new ones thanks to your list.
Rock on! Amazing people go hand in hand. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP, and the blog running!
Congrats and I love the blogs you mentioned
Happy 22nd birthday too! New follower and i hope the next year rocks!
I’m so sorry that I was crazy busy all day and didn’t get on to check this until now, but what an awesome thing to go to bed on! Although, you totally made me tear up!! Thanks so much for being a sweet heart
I <3 you and your blog!!
Happy Birthday and Happy Blogoversary!
Aw, what a sweet post! It’s so great to have other bloggers on your side when you’re new. Glad these ladies were here for you. <3
I didn’t get a chance to see this until this morning but it totally made my day!
I’m so glad that you decided to stick around the blogosphere. You certainly are a bright spot.
Happy blogoversary!! Happy birthday!! Here’s to many more years of Pages of Forbidden Love!
It looks like I have some new blogs to go and follow!
Wishing you a happy blogoversary and an amazing 22nd b-day!!
xoxo
Definitely a great list of amazing people!!! Glad they kept you sane. It’s a lot of hard work, so I know it can get tedious. But you’re doing great!
Thank you so much for the mention! I truly adore this blog. Congrats on two fabulous years!
I follow so many of these blogs, and it’s so cool to see how bloggers support each other! You all work so hard, and you need all this encouragement:)
I’m gonna go check out ALL these blogs ASAP! I like how all bloggers are so friendly with one another. It’s like a community.
Wow. That’s a lot of blogs. They are great, aren’t they?
I like that the bloggers support each other! It’s like a big book-loving family!
Thanks for the mention Alexa!
bloggers are some of the nicest people. they have been very generous with advice that really works
Congrats on turning 22 and I hope you had a very special day!
Wow those are some great bloggers and thanks so much for mentioning my blog, greatly appreciated! There are lot of new bloggers I haven’t even heard of and will definately check them out.
It’s awesome of you to mention all those blogs. Props to some great bloggers!
Thanks so much for including me. You made my day
I also now have a bunch of new blogs to check out to read
Thank you so much for the mention, Alexa! <3
You became a really good friend over the past couple of months.
You're one of my favorite bloggers out there. I remember you being my very first commenter and follower on my blog.
*Hiugs*
I hope your blog keeps growing and growing! Keep up the amazing blog!
I know this is lame excuse, but the truth was what I just wrote on your birthday post. I was in and out of the hospital getting infusions that entire week, and I remember getting your tweet but I was delirious on Benadryl, I think your one of the few people in the blogging community that know about my audoimmune disease, but I just happened to remember your tweet and looked for this post!!! Thank you so much for the shout out!!! You truly have been such an awesome friend to me throughout my bloggin and I think you were one of my very first followers and the first blogger that I didn’t previously know that actually stepped up and offered your help and friendship to me. For that I will always be greatful for you!!! Congratulations on a wonderful 2 years blogging! I’m so happy that we both blog becaue without that we may have never met. <3 Truly even if I don't talk to you for a while, know that I'm just a weird hermit like that anyways and when I'm sick I get very depressed and become a recluse, I'm barely starting to get back to myself. So please don't take offense if I'm MIA because I'm like that with everyone. Love you lots!!!! You're a great friend!! XOXOXO
P.s. I've always loved your blog!!!