I love books as you probably know if you regularly read my blog. I make a monthly reading goal as well as try to share my favorite books for you guys pretty frequently. I get asked a lot about what books I read in regards to blogging. I have to say that I read a lot of blogging books several years ago, and I read more business type books now so I am intermixing the two types for what I think the best books for bloggers to read are.
Best Books For Bloggers
As far as books specifically for blogging, the first one I remember reading was Blog Inc. I think I got this book right when it came out and I was only just starting to make significant money on my blog. Enough for it to be considered income. Even though some of the info may be a bit outdated, I think it still holds up well and is a great book to read no matter how new or seasoned you are into blogging. My good friend, Danielle Smith, wrote Social Media Engagement for Dummies and honestly I think it’s a must read. With new social media popping up all the time, it’s a great book to explain why engagement is important and making lasting relationships with your readers is key. If you are wondering how I learned SEO and how I grew my page-view numbers, I did it while reading Mom Blog SEO. I heard about this book at a blogging conference in 2011 and I have gone back to it again and again. If you still don’t understand Google+ I would read Google+ for Small Businesses. While you may not think you need it, it’s important to understand why it’s helpful. 81 Free Tools For New Bloggers is one I have only looked at a little, but I saw that it was free on Amazon Kindle and I went for it. So far it seems to have GREAT resources!
I like to read books that are more business based, because while blogging books are good, if you are planning to treat your blog as a business these books are VERY helpful! While I hate the term “Girl Boss” because hey we are all bosses no need for gender there, I do like the book, Girl Boss. I really respect what Sophia Amoruso has done in her business and how she really wants to empower young women. I met Scott Stratten at a blog conference where I heard him speak. He is brilliant. The Book of Business Awesome is a must read. I think the book, Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office is a GREAT book for women to read. It talks a lot about how women tend to “stay out of things” and “take the nice road” instead of playing the game. Read this! The book Rich Bitch is great to read for anyone who wants to be financially savvy. I love the way things are explained, and this book is great for bloggers and non-bloggers alike, but seriously read this!
If you like to read books about blogging or business, all of these are great choices! I am someone who thinks that continuing to educate yourself long after the school days are over is only going to get you ahead in life.
What is your favorite blogging or business related book?
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So many of these are on my to read list! I’m so excited for Rich Bitch and Girl Boss, I downloaded Blog Inc- gotta get going on that one. Thanks for sharing, shared! xo
I still have yet to read #Girlboss, but it is totally on my list! Now I have to check out these other books as well, they look like fantastic reads!
Heard Girl Boss was a good one and will check out the rest.
Ooooh, thanks for compiling this list!! Definitely putting these on my to buy or Christmas list.
Thank you- SO MUCH – for including me in this list – honored 🙂 I have a few of these in my office, but always love to be inspired by new reads too.
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I need to get a few of these. Need to up my game since its been a while since I was at a conference.
I need some of these! I’m always looking for ways to improve my blog – thank you!
I really loved Girl Boss and am always looking for business and blog-related books to read. Thanks so much for the suggestion, have pinned this post 🙂
What a great list! I have a couple of these. I’ll have to check out the rest. Thanks for sharing this post!
These look like some great books to check out! I am an avid reader and I love mixing a lot of learning into my fun relaxing reads 🙂
I bought Girl Boss but haven’t read it yet! I should really get on that.
Super cute blog, by the way!
One that I haven’t read but I’ve seen making the rounds in this space lately is You Are A Badass. Of course, Brene Brown and Danielle Laporte’s entire libraries are worth a mention too. 😉
Girl Boss was SO good but I’m going to have to add a bunch of these to my reading list!
Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office sounds like a great read! Definitely checking these out!
When I was setting up my blog I read food blogs for dummies and it was great. Made for dummies like me lol. I have got to check out those social media and SEO books. I’m stuck in those two areas!
I have Girl Boss. I haven’t read it yet but it’s on my to do list soon! The rest of these sound like really good and informational books, too! I cant wait to check them out!
Those look like some great books! I definitely have to check some of them out.
I read Blog Inc way back and it was definitely a helpful read. I also enjoyed Girl Boss.
I’ll have to check these books out for sure. Thanks for the suggestions.
I really want to learn more about SEO so I’ll have to checkout Mom Blog SEO.
Looks like I have some serious reading to do! I have only read Girlboss which I loved! thanks for sharing these.
Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com
I’ve read Blog, Inc! Loved it!!
Such a great reading list! Definitely want to get to Blog, Inc!
I love these recommendations!!! I am always looking for new books to read with how much I travel.
I have been wanting to read Blog Inc. and #Girlboss. I will have to get them and read this winter!
I’ve been looking for more books like these! Girl Boss was my absolute favorite.
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
I love You Are a Badass! I need to checkout some of your choices. I keep talking about Girlboss, but have yet to pick it up!
These are great! I always like to rely on other online posts that bloggers write about their experiences blogging (what works, what doesn’t) . I normally love books but, with this stuff, everything changes so quickly that a book doesn’t always capture everything you need to know!
Girlboss is one of my favourite books! I’m actually re-reading it right now. Definitely going to check out the other ones on this list.
I haven’t read it yet, but Building A Framework’s: The Ultimate Blogging Handbook is on my to-read list for my blog.
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Probably not a popular opinion, but I thought #Girlboss was a bit ‘eh’ when I read it. Eeep. I do have a lot of those books on my ‘to read’ list though!
What a great list of books for bloggers! I’m going to bookmark it. GirlBoss looks like a good read!
Thanks for sharing these books! I’ll have to check them out. 🙂
This is a great roundup! I haven’t read any books on the list, so I really need to get on it! Starting with Blog Inc. maybe?
I want to read Girl Boss so bad! Great picks!
I still need to read Girl Boss! Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office has been on my list for awhile too.
I have the book for Dummies one 😉 I met Danielle one of the authors long before this book in NC at a conference one year back in the beginning days of my blogging time like 9 years ago 🙂
I have seen #GirlBoss on several different lists. I may need to check that out!
I need that Mom Blog SEO book, I’ve been working so hard on my SEO lately!!
I’m definitely pinning this and adding all of these to my TBR list. 🙂 I flipped through Blog Inc when I first started blogging but since I wasn’t (am still not) ready – aka school comes first, blog comes second – to monetize my blog, I wasn’t paying attention to those sections. I need to go back and read it again. Thanks for sharing! I’m so excited about this!
interesting! I’ve only ever read blogging ebooks. Maybe ill have to change that! Basically every person EVER has recommended the Girl Boss book.
These are some fabulous books, I’m going to check them out. I’ve read GirlBoss and loved it.
Thanks for this great list. Will have to check out a couple of your recommendations.
Quite a few of these have been on my reading list for MONTHS now…totally need to just take the plunge and Amazon it up! First up: Girlboss, finally.
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I don’t have one yet, which is why I read this post! I loved reading Girl Boss a year ago but I’m definitely in a new perspective. I love podcasts but I miss being able to annotate a book. Definitely going to check out a few of these.
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m new to blogging and these recommendations are so helpful!
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I haven’t read any of these, so I’ll have to check them out! My favorite blogging book I’ve read so far is How to Blog for Profit by Ruth Soukup.
Ooooo great book selections!!! I have read rich bitch and it was a foodie! I will have to check the rest out
I do love reading books a lot and I always look for something that is related with business, social media, blogging & latest gadgets. These are some great book suggestions for bloggers, that could help in bringing more traffic to their website!
This is a great list! I just started blogging in August and often find myself overwhelmed. Im adding a few of these to my Christmas wish list for sure!
I have to check some of these out! They sound awesome and mega useful! x
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Thanks for sharing this list. I’m just starting to bog and I’m sure these will be a great help . #Girlboss has been on my to read list for a while so this will definitely be an extra push to get it.
Very interesting article. I will back soon for your update, and you are the best online, will tell my friends.
Appreciate the list! The books on tools especially will be super helpful.