The Black Bookshelf: Must Read Blogs for Book Lovers

Friday, February 26, 2010

Okay, so you keep up with the regulars: The New York Times Bestsellers List, The New York Review of Books, The Washington Post and LA Times Book Reviews...

Here are a few group and individual blogs that review the titles that are often left out.

http://www.themillions.com/

The Millions is one of the best sites for literary enthusiasts on the internet. The breadth and scope of their contributors provides a well-rounded playground not often found by single-author book blogs. I've been reading their site for at least 5 years... I enjoy the site and I love their newest layout.

http://dolen.blogspot.com/

Dr. Dolen is single handedly responsible for introducing me to many of the innovative artists of the 21st century. Read the Divinations ... the current posts and the previous, older posts... and prepare to be amazed.

I am excited about Wench, by Dr. Dolen. I haven't spotted it in Michigan yet. Once I do, I'll be sure to welcome it to the Black Bookshelf.

http://books4breakfast.blogspot.com/

Since 2006, Books for Breakfast has been reviewing a number of novels. Classics and Historical Fiction find a great home within Books for Breakfast.

This is one of my favorite book blogs because of the sheer honesty of the author. Some bookblogs read like biased marketing ploys by authors, friends of authors and PR specialists. If you don't like a book, say so! Thank God for Books 4 Breakfast.

And besides, she's right... What is more literary than alcoholism?

http://welcomewhitefolks.blogspot.com/

I am new to White Readers Meet Black Authors. I find it absolutely hilarious that the web address is, "Welcome White Folks."

The world has begun to realise in the last 30 years that the African American (and Black diasporic) experience is a universal experience.

Even so, the literary-types need a reminder.

http://www.apieceofmonologue.com/

I may be a bit biased, but I find Literature, Philosophy and Film to be the perfect combination. I was pleased to stumble upon A Piece of Monologue. And I look forward to reading the back entries of this blog...