Blogger working her way through her enormous collection of vintage Penguin books.

Follow the writing journeys of three Americans and two Australia.

Literature blog from an assistant professor of English at Lehigh University.

Celebrating important dates and anniversaries from 19th century American literature.

News, commentary and opinion from a wide ranging group of published authors.

Collection of personal poetry and prose.

For lovers of Australian and New Zealand literary fiction a list of the best books.

Extensive posts on literary fiction from Australia and New Zealand.

Offers a comprehensive blog that spans the universe of art and literature, including music, theatre and the visual arts.

Gives information and tips on keeping a journal. Includes prompts, ideas, links, and more.

Guide to selected works of Asian literature in English translation for the general reader. Each entry offers a summary, some historical and cultural context, and a few thoughts on the book.

Creative writing blog that publishes new short stories, flash fiction, non-fiction and essays by new and unpublished writers.

Discusses the intersection of queers and Christianity and how far to go, to save someone's soul.

Author interviews, literature recommendations and musings.

Examines literary news through the perspective of freelance writer Ron Hogan. Includes extensive list to authors' blogs and other literary web sites.

Literature blog with a focus on Korean culture.

Literature thoughts with a focus on language.

Daily postings featuring the works of Henry David Thoreau.

Holds regular online book fair events to promote new literature.

Personal blog on books, reading, librarianship, and publishing and includes reviews of books, comic books, and other written materials.

Michael Lieberman brings book news, images and related content from all corners of the globe.

Book club that meets once a month to discuss a book. Unlike a regular book club, all discussions are all done online.

Musings on classic literature, collectable books, fine wines and sundry other things that make life interesting.

Offering reviews, features, book news and publishing industry gossip.

Thoughts and musings from the Bookslut editors.

News blog about books and book-related things with occasional diversions about coffee and tea. Periodic book reviews.

Brontë studies blog covering everything you could ever want to know about this 19th century literary family.

Blog supplies information and commentary about writing, poetry, and writing programs.

Long running blog focused on literature.

Presents interviews with a wide variety of authors with a view to promoting writers, illustrators, literacy, library usage and small press publishers.

World-wide streams of consciousness, late night tales and short stories, interspersed with the odd travelogue from the 1990's onwards.

Book lover writes daily reviews. Features books on nature, general fiction, fantasy, and variety of nonfiction subjects.

Humorous blog covering books, authors, writing, editing, proofreading, and social media.

Screenwriter Mark Sarvas looks at literary life in Los Angeles.

Official blog of Make Literature Online project, Whose goal is writing online fiction books published by the collaborative writing community.

Information about authors and their literary works.

Education and Social Science Library blog commenting on children's literature.

News and information about the science fiction and fantasy literary convention.

Features user submitted writing limited to fifty words or less.

Calendar of literary events with a focus on Chicago.

Online and print publication based in Austin, TX., publishing creative and contemporary writing by known and unknown writers.

Commentary from where art and popular culture meet, becuase "middlebrow is not the solution".

Authors, editors and readers of the romance novels, Harlequin Presents series, share views on love and romance from the world’s best selling romance books.

Critiques and commentary straight from the author.

Blog written by Johnny oops, a fiction character in a novel by the same name.

Offers a mixture of short fiction, poetry plus photography.

Literary journal with news on events and book information.

Official blog of the Los Angeles Black Book Expo and other literary events in the Southern California area.

Blog supplies information about Hispanic literature, writers, news and reviews.

Literature blog with original poetry and book recommendations.

Latter Day Saints literature blog includes insights, reviews and suggestions about Mormon literature.

Mormon book blog provides articles, analysis, assessments and recommendations on Latter Day Saints literature.

Informed commentary exploring the meaning and relevance of literature and poetry in modern life.

Australian literary blog covering authors, festivals, international events, book reviews, news and commentary.

Features projects that incorporate literature and technology. Also offers consultancy service, industry news, events and competitions.

Collections and commentary on real life rejection.

Tips and resources for fiction writers along with free e-books, tutorials, articles, short stories, book reviews, and poems.

Literary blog for the discussion of things Victorian and academic.

Blogging about US novelists and short story writers.

Commentary and news about writing and books.

Writer, author and linguist Laila Lalami offers her thoughts on various books and literary news. Includes links to other literary blogs and an RSS feed to Powells bookstore events.

Inspirational romance author Brenda Coulter discusses writing, life, and the writing life.

Dr Karl E H Seigfried offers Norse mythology related news, opinion and interviews.

Literature, prose, poetry, quotes, and philosophy

Blog run by the books editors at Amazon.com. with news, reviews, and interviews.

Offering opinions about entertainment and other issues, poems and short stories.

Provides a collection of excerpts from random books. All excerpts are from page 55, the first full paragraph.

Literary blog from a published author.

Presents one author's views on the writing life, plus opinions on other literary happenings.

Official blog of Penguin Books UK.

Discussing literature and literary criticism, as well as the arts, politics and culture. Written by a postgraduate in English Studies, it is also the diary of the strange and tortuous route to a PhD.

Akili Amina poet/writer journaling her poetry career.

Includes posts by authors, readers, critics, and booksellers.

A literature blog, includes posts from many NY Times Bestsellers.

Features interviews with authors and book reviews.

Offering commentary on American literature from the Library of America.

Provides thoughts on countless books from the reviewer and editor of ReadySteadyBook.

An eclection collection of reflectons on writing, cities, nature, politics and life by a Montreal-based writer of fiction and non-fiction, Mary Soderstrom.

Literature blog from Edward Champion.

Blog provides a setting where readers can post their reading lists, recommendations, critiques and reviews of short stories.

A literary blog featuring original poetry, short fiction, and essays from Joshua Walker.

Blog supplies book reviews, essays, author interviews, editor information and writing tips.

Information on writing fiction as well as showcase of original fiction, including the online serial scifi/horror/action/adventure novel "Oasis."

Commentary on contemporary literature.

Contains information about events in literary history, great writers, and books.

Blog for Tolkien book lovers and collectors.

Random musings on poetry, literature, current events, and more.

Offers news for members of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association.

Focuses on novels, poems and plays from the Victorian era.

One author's blog devoted to reading, writing, and traveling.

Blog by an independent bookstore, Word. Delivers recommendations, reviews and assessments on books and authors.

Blogs of the editors at Writer's Digest. Includes a guide to literary agents blog.

Online literary journal from an author.

Focuses on 19th century literature, particularly British literature.