here are more links for you to peruse aside from those in the sidebar:
books/film/tv:
Books on the Root
(books blog from the Root)
Christina’s Library and Information Science Rant
The Gearheart- A Free Audiobook
(I stumbled upon this interesting site; if you like fantasy/adventure stories,
you might enjoy this book. or not.)
The Leaky Cauldron (Expecto Patronum!)
Library of Congress ( I heart libraries)
cooking:
crafting/sewing:
fashion/living/home:
food for thought: think about what you eat!
More good stuff at Resources page at the Ethicurean
funny/other:
Whatever Radio with Alexis and Jennifer
(Alexis is Martha Stewart’s daughter; I enjoy Alexis’ blog- especially her updates on cooking and her multi- million dollar penthouse renovation 
Muslim blogs: (find more here)
Mr. Moo (Muslim humor)
news/opinion/politics:
(BBC- my all time favorite for news- on sidebar)
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
