Blog Hop: Following blogs

Book Blogger Hop

Since I've found a few great blogs through the blog hop, I'm 'hopping' this week. The question: how many blogs do you follow?

Erm, so many I can't count. My Google Reader is my daily, primary source for news, pop culture, updates on my friends, etc. And books. I usually filter and focus, depending on how my day goes: books, the Etsy shops I favor, and Hark, A Vagrant.

Anyone stopping by who uses Shelfari -- any tips on getting the widget to actually work?

I'm having my first giveaway! Leave a comment for a chance to win!

Comments

  1. Bev HankinsAugust 20, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Just stopping by via the Hop. Happy Friday!

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  2. bittenbyromanceAugust 20, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Hopping by from blogger hop! Nice blog I am a new follower
    Laurie
    www.Bittenbyparanormalromance.com

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  3. ShannonAugust 20, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm glad to find someone just as enthusiastic as I am! I've started following your blog too. :)

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  4. LoriAugust 20, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I'm a new follower! Have a great weekend!

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  5. TashaAugust 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Hi! I'm just stopping by from the hop... I'm currently hosting a few giveaways, so stop by my blog to enter. Have a great weekend! :)

    ~Book Obsessed

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  6. Kelly August 20, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Just hopping by to say, hi.
    Kelly Bookend Diaries
    http://bookenddiaries.blogspot.com

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  7. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Hi! Just hopping through. Have a great weekend.

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  8. Kathy HabelAugust 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I Am A Reader
    Just stopping by on the hop. I'm now following you.

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  9. AutumnAugust 20, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    New follower from the blog hop!

    Autumn
    www.fromthetbrpile.blogspot.com

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  10. UnknownAugust 20, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Hopping by and staying to follow. Great blog, and your giveaway book sounds really good!

    MJ @ MJ's Literary Odyssey

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  11. Buzzed SweetnessAugust 21, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Found you on blog hop and I'm a new follower. Great blog. I read your about me and I like vampires, but I love werewolves better.

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