for brief bookish insights: 52Books
for tidbits from the world of the literati: Arts & Letters Daily
for book publishing news: EarlyWord
for food and farm politics (and my writing, every once in awhile): The Ethicurean
for detailed information about what’s happening in my neighborhood: EveryBlock
for conversations about the business of books: Follow the Reader
for witty observations on family and life: Mimi Smartypants
for author musings: Neil Gaiman’s Journal
for Tim Egan’s thoughts on life in the West: Outposts
for consistent hilarity: Overheard in New York
for irreverent politics (with a special place in my heart for ObamaNerd): Publicola
for well curated book-related news: Readerville
for clever juxtapositions: Slaughterhouse 90210
for laugh out loud, offensive restaurant reviews: Surly Gourmand