My second favorite thing about blogging is reading other people’s blogs. To laugh with them, learn from them, and to feel less alone in my weirdness.
In no particular order, my must reads this year have been:

I’m Sick and So Are You – Christine writes about real things and is my kind of motivational.
Em Linthrope – Em should write more and I’m looking forward to having a cider with her at this year’s Blogger’s Bash!
Suzie Speaks – Suzie speaks about everything. She posts, I’ll read. Like this post about how not to hate your blog in 2018.
Wheelescapades – I bonded with Gemma over wheels and access issues. I like her even though she’s a tea fiend. Check out her best 9 posts of 2017.
The Wandering Darlings – Mel makes me want to travel everywhere, like yesterday. And her Mum Debbie is pretty cool, too.
Traci York – I feel like I know Traci through her writing. And her weekly Tarot Tuesdays are spot on for me. Well, except for that one time, but I worked with it.
Angela Noel – I imagine a meeting with Angela would include a front porch, boozy lemonade and laughing at runners wearing unfortunate Spandex.
But I Smile Anyway – Reading Ritu is like getting a giant hug. Read her 2017 rewind.
Fatty McCupcakes – One of the things on my to do list this in 2018 is: Buy Katie a cupcake.
Just Another Blog From A Woman – Hayley’s blog is way more than just another. And we have the same reading and hair goals.
An Historian About Town – When we meet I’ll wait in the pub while The Historian goes on all the inaccessible ghost tours in Edinburgh.
Global Housesitter x2 – I kinda want to be like Suzanne when I grew up. Go help her celebrate her recent blog anniversary.
A Walk and A Lark – I think I mentioned before that Josy is pretty cool for someone who walks for fun. That’s still true. Even in Canada.
Coffee Until Cocktails – Beth is like the everything bagel of bloggers.
A Brummie At Home And Abroad – Emmalene and Mr Fletch remind me of me and The Tall Dude. Except they’ve been to Vegas.
Fancy Paper – I read Orla for parenting nods and other real talk.
Ruth Daly – I read Ruth to follow her travels and admire her photos. Here’s her top 10 of the year.
Milly’s Guide – I love Lauren’s Friday Fives. Which I read on a Saturday morning while drinking my coffee. Grab a beverage and read Lauren’s year in review.
What are your favorite blogs this year? Don’t say mine!

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56 Comments
Yours! I actually love all these blogs that you’ve listed. It’s an amazing list. And we really do have the same hair & book goals. Thanks so much for the mention xx
Well, how much do I love you?? I love your description of me! Thanks for including me on your list. I’m so glad we “met” this year! <3
I love the blog, Oh god, my wife is German. It brings me to tears with laughter.
I read that years ago, but lost track of it. Thank you for the reminder!
Having just moved to Germany, this guy speaks the things that I am experiencing too. Only the way he tells it is SO much funnier!!
YAY!!! I’m so happy I’ve been featured here, in a blog post on a blog that I love so, so much, as well! Also, I’m among so many greats, I just can’t wrap my head around how epic this is! Fabulous! I can’t wait for that cupcake, btw ?
Make that two cupcakes, ha!
YESSSS!
Going to have to check these out!
Hope you guys find some faves!
I’ll have to check some of these out!
More to come in the New Year, Fran! xox
Fun blog post idea! I always wonder what blogs other people are reading. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
All excellent picks!! Love them all!
Thanks Lorna for including my blog amongst this list of well written blogs. Look forward to reading more from you in 2018.
Look forward to writing more!
Some fabulous blogs you mentioned there, some of them my favourites too 🙂
Aw Lorna! Thanks for the mention alongside the other fantastic blogs! A huge (((hug))) for you! ?
Thank you for the reblog, too! I hope your day improves. xox
Thank you lovely Lorna xxx
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I follow a couple of hardcore readers who read as much, if not more than I do and in the same genre. Bookidote, OrangutanLibrarian and Mogsy@Bibliosanctum. Just read a few of my followers end of year posts and several more broke the 100 book marker. That was awesome to see 🙂
How cool is that! I love all these blogs, too!
Thank you for the mention Lorna! I’ve just shared your most fantastic post featuring so many awesome bloggers – feel honoured to be mentioned with them all! <3
Thank you, Lorna! I love the idea of hanging out on a porch with a drink in hand and chatting with you! You’ve come up with an exceptional list. These are wonderful folks and I have to add Unbound roots! Love Erin’s work. And Dr. Allison Brown too! 2007 has been a terrific year, and I’m so excited for your newsletter (I’m all signed up!).
Thank you for the shoutout Lorna my lovely! Great list…I’m in good company ?
Blondwritemore@wordpress.com is funny and quirky. As well as most you have listed. Suziepeaks has to be another she just knows so much and does things bloggy very well. Sue Vincent who prompts weekly amuses frequently and writes magically. All can be found on twitter then follow their blogs on their profiles. You wont regret it.
Stay tuned, Ellen! 😉 x
What a great list Lorna! I enjoy all of these ones too and yours of course. Thanks for including Melanie’s blog and adding me as well as saying I’m pretty cool – that made me smile even more 🙂 All the best for the year ahead 🙂
I hope me and my crew are blogging together like you and yours in years to come! x
I hope so too! You just never know 🙂
AAn awesome line of amazing blogs….Happy New Year everyone x
Squeeee! You mentioned soo many of the blogs I love! We must have similar taste in lovely bloggers. There are a couple of new ones for me as well, so I will take a peek at them now.
Thank you so much for including me too! 😀
By the way, the feeling is mutual! Most of those bloggers on your list get involved in the comment section of this awesome blog. We all love you too. <3
#KeepWritingJosy
Hehe! We have the best hashtags between us. 😀
Great list of some brilliant blogs. Know a few of them but will definitely check the others out now.
Great recommendations- I’m already following most ?
Excellent list!! #BlogGoals 😉
Here’s the part where I say I haven’t posted my favorite book blogs yet!
Here here!
Thank you Lorna and Yes, yours is one of mine too! Whether you like it or not ????
Fab, I think I found many of these blogs through yours, so finding Gin & Lemonade (with a twist) was a double whammy. I do love reading your posts on the subject of books, or the hunt for books, or book shops… there is a joy that comes through in your writing.
However, there are a few blogs above that I’m unfamiliar with -so I’m away off to rectify this now.xxx
Bless you and yer two broken legs. Glad you’re on the mend. xox
Aye! I’m milking it now :p
I think you’re allowed, though.
Thank you for including me. I’m glad the tea drinking didn’t come between us!
Not quite, ha! x
Great list! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you find some good ones! Happy Camping in 2018.
Thanks so much for the mention, and I’m looking forward to checking out some of the blogs I haven’t read before.
Hope you find some new ones to love, Ruth!
Thanks so much for including my blog! Is been a blast getting to know you this year! Looking forward to meeting you in person!
It’ll be good times. It’s all the way in May, but I already can’t wait. It’s weird. Happy New Year.
Great list Lorna – recognise a lot from our great BUYB community! I love Phil https://thephilfactor.com/ and Terri at https://reclaiminghope.blog/ Happy New Year!
I love that quote and *yay* to finding great new book blogs! Happy reading 🙂
New bookish post coming up today!