Task 7 - RSS (Google Reader)

 I've been looking forward to this task because I'm a big fant of Google Reader. Having used Google Reader for awhile now, it's become one of my favourite ways to relax in the evening - scrolling through post after post after post. Sometimes the number of subscriptions get out of hand and I can't keep up with it all, but I enjoy it nonetheless, and I find it the best way to keep up to date with all my favourite news.

At work I use Outlook Reader for library, research and data management related news. But in my personal Google Reader I follow all sorts of blogs, including two other 23 Things bloggers - libmini and Reflections of a New Library Girl.

The Mary Sue blog has to be my favourite newsfeed of all. The Mary Sue describes itself as a Guide to Girl Geek Culture that highlights women in the geek world, and provides a space for the voices of geek women.  It covers everything from books, comics and films such as The Avengers and Game of Thrones, to prominent female scientists, to mini controversies such as the (ridiculous) Lego Ladyfigs range.

I follow author blogs as well: George R. R. Martin's Not A Blog, Daniel Stephensen's Forgetlings, Michelle Dicinoski's blog, and J.K. Rowling's Pottermore Insider.

Other interesting blogs I follow include: Geeks are Sexy (technology, science and social news), Whedonesque (includes everything related to the Whedonverse - All hail Joss!), Relentlessly Cheerful (blog of artist James Hance who enjoys doing mashups such as Star Wars and Winnie the Poor, or, The Muppets and Firefly), The British Museum, and the Etsy Blog (Etsy is a portal for creative small businesses).

From BookShelf Porn

I'll also mention That's Nerdalicious which is a yummy- (and sometimes disgusting-) looking website that simply posts about nerdy gastronomy.

And Bookshelf Porn -  please don't be discouraged by the title. This website is absolutely beautiful - it posts pictures of amazing bookshelves, libraries and bookstores from all over the world. It's a must for any avid reader or librarian - take a look :)