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Review sites emphasizing an individual or group and their interests.

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• A Striped Armchair

  http://astripedarmchair.wordpress.com/
  A Striped Armchair is hosted by Eva and she reviews books of various genres.

• Agrippina Legit - take a journey, read a book

  http://www.taracalaby.com/
  Book review site of an Anglo-Australian with a special interest in ancient Rome and 19th century England

• Anthony Campbell's Book Reviews

  http://www.acampbell.org.uk/bookreviews/
  Over 120 book reviews on a wide range of subjects in science and the humanities.

• Armchair Traveller

  http://armchair-traveller.blogspot.com/
  Sharing thoughts on travel books and travel writing.

• Book Pleasures

  http://www.bookpleasures.com/
  Presents book reviews and author interviews by Norm Goldman, a retired Canadian lawyer. Includes instructions for submitting books for review.

• Booklover Book Reviews

  http://www.bookloverbookreviews.com/
  Reviews by a booklover with broad reading tastes - literature, mystery thrillers, adventure, contemporary women's fiction, classics and travel memoirs.

• Bookmarked!

  http://sumthinblue.com/
  This is the blog of a girl who loves books, and chronicles the books she reads, reading challenges she is attempting to conquer, and other adventures that her book obsession takes her.

• BrownGirl Speaks

  http://browngirlspeaks.com/
  BrownGirl Speaks is a blog that consists of three blogs. She has Book Speak where she reviews books and does question and answer sessions with authors, Homeschool Speak, and Random Speak.

• Bruce's Booklist

  http://www.booklist.org/
  Mystery, fantasy, fiction, and non-fiction recommendations, with brief plot synopses.

• Classic Bitch

  http://www.classicbitch.com/
  Irreverent reviews of the Modern Library's 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century, in reverse order.

• Connie Martinson Talks Books

  http://www.conniemartinson.com/
  Based on the oldest author interview show on national cable television. Includes interviews, reviews, and author comments.

• Danny Yee's Book Reviews

  http://dannyreviews.com/
  Offers book reviews on a variety of topics including zoology, physics, philosophy, religion, fiction and politics.

• David Louis Edelman

  http://www.davidlouisedelman.com/blog/
  Book reviews, author interviews and other works by critic and journalist Dave Edelman.

• David's Book Reviews

  http://good-books-bad-books.com/
  Short reviews of books, mainly on philosophy, linguistics, history, languages, geography, travel, poetry, and art and literary criticism.

• Drey's Library

  http://dreyslibrary.blogspot.com/
  Wonderful book blog with a fresh young approach. Drey offers great book reviews along with quite a few giveaways, interviews and guest post on a regular basis.

• E-Literacies

  http://www.ibiblio.org/cmc/mag/1995/mar/kaplan.html
  Politexts, Hypertexts, and Other Cultural Formations in the Late Age of Print. Hypertextual essay by Nancy Kaplan.

• Eclectic Closet: Random Thoughts & Ponderings

  http://www.eclecticcloset.ca/
  A litblog dedicated to book reviews/recommendations, as well as literary and publishing news.

• Ellen And Jim Have A Blog, Two

  https://ellenandjim.wordpress.com/
  A blog on books, films, art, music, cultures.

• Epiphyte Reviews

  http://www.epiphyte.net/SF/
  Short reviews, mainly of science fiction novels.

• Fictionlover's Paige

  http://fictionlover.tripod.com/
  Reviews of novels for the purpose of sharing great reading experiences.

• I Eat Books

  http://ieatbooks.blogspot.com/
  A young bibliophile gives book reviews and occasional meal recommendations.

• Jim Trageser's Reading Diary and Book Reviews

  http://trageser.com/books/
  Trageser's reviews of recent fiction and non-fiction.

• Jonas Book Reviews

  http://www.kallman.info/books.htm
  Capsule reviews with ratings and author information.

• Kymberlie McGuire's BiblioBlog

  http://www.biblioblog.com/
  Weblog with book reviews from a woman in Houston, Texas, USA.

• Literary Essays and Creative Writing by Robert Nagle

  http://www.imaginaryplanet.net/essays/literary/
  Presents reviews of information technology and general books by a Texas writer, as well as essays on other subjects.

• Mal's Book Reviews

  http://angelfire.com/grrl/bookreviewsmal
  Reviews of current, popular books. Also online games, free icons and banners, web awards, and horoscopes.

• My Friend Amy

  http://www.myfriendamysblog.com/
  Delightful book reviewing blog that includes in depth reviews of books, author interviews and guest posts, and lots of interesting posts on life and tv.

• Norman Holland's Home Page

  http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/nholland/
  Norman N. Holland's articles, autobiography, current seminars, activities

• Notes in the Margin

  http://www.notesinthemargin.org/
  Book reviews for real people, by a real person.

• Online Essays by David Miall

  http://www.ualberta.ca/~dmiall/essays.htm
  Mainly on Romantic texts and on hypertext.

• Parajunkee's View

  http://www.parajunkee.com/
  Parajunkee's View is another book blog where books are reviewed. She specializes in urban fantasy and science fiction novels.

• Pen to Paper

  http://www.pentopaperblog.com/
  Book review and giveaway site of a student of English with Creative Writing

• Reading in Reykjavík

  http://52books.blogspot.com/
  Reading diary of a book lover planning to read a book a week for one year. Includes personal comments and reviews.

• Remarkable Book Reviews

  http://www.angelfire.com/ga/jewliet/bookreviews.html
  Reviews by Cheval of books of all genres.

• Sexual Fables

  http://sexualfables.com/
  Alternative interpretations of sexuality in the literary and mythological canon.

• Steven C. Scheer's Web of Words

  http://www.stevencscheer.com/
  Essays on literature, critical theory, writing, and movies.

• Strange and Wonderful Books

  http://www.cartania.com/strangebooks.html
  Books about the mysterious which can change a person's life.

• Sue's Book Reviews

  http://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/
  Fiction book reviews for children, teenagers, and adults. From a Christian homeschooling mom.

• The Brothers Judd

  http://www.brothersjudd.com/
  Reviews of books of all genres, including the Modern Library Top 100, National Book Award winners, and current books. A complete directory of recommended authors and their works that have all been read by one or both of the Brothers Judd.

• The Internet Junkie

  http://www.angelfire.com/realm/cwalsh/junk.html
  Reviews of books, book series, and comic books as seen through the eyes of a collector from Ohio.

• The Little Bookroom

  http://www.littlebookroom.blogspot.com/
  Current and archived book reviews in blog format, with an occasional digression.

• The Millions

  http://www.themillions.com/
  Weblog about books, reading, and the book industry. Readers can also "ask a book question."

• The Pequod

  http://www.thepequod.org.uk/
  Literary criticism and reviews, as well as poetry, travel journals and creative writing.

• The Teen Bibliophile

  http://teenbibliophile.blogspot.co.uk/
  Reviews of books with an emphasis on YA books

• Virtual Marginalia

  http://www.papaya-palace.com/katbooks/?
  Book reviews and ratings, along with publishing news and information.

• Will's Book Blog

  http://tillabooks.blogspot.com/
  Brief reviews of books read by Will Stuivenga, a librarian from Washington state. Much science fiction, some mysteries, some nonfiction. About one or two postings per week.

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