Top 100 Twitterers In the Book World

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You can help keep up with everything that is going on in the book world online and off through your Twitter account. There you’ll find authors, publishers, librarians, reviewers and more who share their thoughts on creativity, new releases and books in general, giving you a crash course in everything you need to know about the book world.

Fiction Writers

These writers, many of whom are very well known, share insights into their creative process and what they’re working on in these feeds.

@chuckpalahniuk: This well-known author of works like Fight Club has his webmaster, Dennis Widmeyer, update his Twitter feed with new information.
@paulocoelho: Love The Alchemist? Get inspiration from the author Paulo Coelho on this feed.
@EliseBlackwell: This novelist shares her thoughts on literature and writing in this feed.
@Cbarzak: Here you’ll find the feed of Christopher Barzak, home to his tweets all about his life and work.
@AnneRiceAuthor: If you enjoy the work of Anne Rice you can read about her current goings on here.
@DeanKoontz: This author doesn’t post much to his Twitter but you will find occasional updates on new releases.
@neilhimself: Those who are big Neil Gaiman fans will appreciate the posts to this feed.
@hamishmacdonald: Author, copywriter and publisher Hamish MacDonald shares his thoughts through this feed.
@KateJacobsBooks: This NYT best-selling author lets fans know what’s going on in her life and work through this feed.
@Urrealism: Author Luis Urrea and his wife share this feed about books, work and life.
@agreer: Andrew Sean Greer is the author of books The Story of a Marriage and The Confessions of Max Tivoli.
@stephenfry: Many might be more familiar with Fry from his acting work, but he’s an accomplished author as well.

Non-Fiction Writers

If non-fiction is more your cup of tea, then try out these great authors’ feeds.

@wilw: Follow Wil Wheaton on this feed.
@talexander: Tasha Alexander is a best-selling historical fiction novelist.
@maureenogle: Maureen Ogle is known for her history books and you can follow her work here.
@BadAstronomer: Those interested in exploring space as a topic should check out this feed by astronomer and author Phil Plait.
@andreagillies: Here you’ll find the feed of author Andrea Gillies, currently out of commission while she works on her new book.
@stephanieklein: This author has written two memoirs. You can read about her interests and work here.
@malgeo: Writer and reporter Matthew Algeo maintains this feed.
@elissastein: This pop culture historian shares her knowledge here.
@PD_Smith: Check out this feed for posts from author PD Smith, currently working on a book about the history of cities.
@Deepak_Chopra: Guru Chopra is well-known for his books, and you can read about those and other topics as well on this feed.
@tferris: Ferris is best known for his book The Four Hour Work Week. Read more about what he has to say on this feed.

Poetry

Learn more about the work and lives of these published poets on Twitter.

@timpratt: Poet and writer Tim Pratt shares informative and amusing tweets here.
@dobbygibson: Dobby Gibson is an award-winning poet best known for his poetry collection Polar.
@Maureen: Here you’ll find regular Haiku from poet Maureen Evans.
@JohnMost: Check out this feed for posts from poet John Most.
@BlueGrassPoet: Poet Sherry Chandler shares her experiences with writing and life in Kentucky here.
@semaphore: This feed is the work of writer Samuel Peralta.
@32poems: Keep up with the latest poetry news with this feed from 32poems magazine.
@PoetryTwit: Zach Busher offers up some of his poetry on this feed.
@ChristineMiller: This British author, poet and speaker posts links, photos and more on her feed.
@ThePoetsLizard: Find poetry on many topics from writer Luisa Igloria here.

Publishers

Through these feeds you can keep up with the latest releases and projects from these major publishers.

@ChronicleBooks: See what this independent publisher based in San Francisco has to offer.
@SterlingBooks: Check out this New York publisher for updates on authors like John Edward, Steve Greenberg and Anthony Flacco.
@RandomHouseCA: This major publisher’s Canadian division shares updates on what their authors are doing on this feed.
@RaincoastBooks: Find out more about this Canadian book distributor here.
@PicadorUSA: Based out of the Flatiron building in NY, this publisher has put out hit authors like Michael Chabon, Jeffery Eugenides and Michael Cunningham.
@torbooks: This publisher specializes in sci-fi, horror, paranormal and fantasy books.
@HarlequinBooks: Love romance novels? This feed will let you know what books are coming out soon.
@fantagraphics: Famous for their graphic novels and comics, this publisher shares new releases and fun events on their feed.
@orbitbooks: With offices in New York and London, this publisher gets their sci-fi and fantasy books out there.
@PenguinPbks: Find out all about this well-known publisher through their online feed here.
@vintagebooks: Through this feed from Vintage Books, you’ll be able to find news, recommendations and even enter contests for free books.

Librarians and Libraries

Follow these feeds to learn more about the role of libraries and librarians in the book world.

@librarycongress: Find out more about the events and special exhibits at one of the largest libraries in the world here.
@jessamyn: This small-town librarian shares her insights into the library world here.
@glambert: Here you’ll find information about law libraries as well as new technology helping out all kinds of libraries.
@sljournal: You don’t have to be a student to want to read the books school libraries have, and this feed makes it easy to keep up with children’s and young adult lit.
@pfanderson: P.F. Anderson is an emerging technologies librarian who offers up her insights on the field here.
@Librarian: This librarian wants to bring books and reading to people all over the world.
@LJBookReview: You’ll find book reviews and book news from Library Journal here.
@LibraryJournal: The staff at Library Journal maintain this alternate feed, with posts to relevant library news.
@heyjudeonline: Judy O’Connell is an Australian librarian hoping to integrate new technologies into libraries.
@yalsa: Find out more about what the best young-adult and teen books are from this feed.
@britishlibrary: The British Library maintains an impressive collection of materials, some of which are highlighted in this feed.
@TheLibraryCat: Check out this Twitter account for great updates on library events and news.

Reviews and News

Use these feeds to help you pick out a book to read or find out what’s worth reading.

@nybooks: The NY Review of Books shares some of their articles and reviews on this feed.
@LATimesbooks: Those on the west coast can find reviews from the LA Times here.
@guardianbooks: Here you’ll find reviews from across the pond, from the Guardian.
@books: This feed offers book reviews from Readers Read.
@booksin140: Find book reviews in 140 characters or less here.
@mawbooks: Natasha of Maw Books Blog shares her reviews on this feed.
@DailyMeLiterati: This feed aggregates reviews and news from several sources.
@audiobookreview: Those who prefer to listen to their books can find out which audio books are best from this feed.
@ReviewTheBook: This Austin-based feed offers a wide range of book reviews for all tastes.
@nytimesreading: Get reviews from the New York Times here.
@5M4B: Five minutes for books reviews books for women, men and kids.
@Best_Books: Through this feed you can read reviews and share your own thoughts on titles you’ve been reading.
@NewBookReviews: If you like to be on the leading edge of the book world, find out what new books are worth picking up here.

Booksellers

If you’re in the market for a new book, check out what these retailers have to offer.

@BordersMedia: Find out about deals, events and new releases at this major bookseller from their feed.
@Powells: Seattle-based Powells shares their news through this Twitter account.
@VJBooks: Find out what new, used and collectable books this store has.
@BWBooks: Better World Books maintains this feed, raising money for worldwide literacy through their sales.
@Omnivoracious: This feed is home to Amazon.com Books.
@KnownBooks: Based out of Suttons Bay, this bookseller showcases a wide range of books.
@VintageEtsy: Those who love vintage books can find links to some great ones here.
@BNBuzz: Find out what’s new with Barnes and Noble here.
@AbeBooks: Whether you need textbooks or beach books, this used bookseller can help.
@paperbackswap: Why buy books when you can trade them? This site and the feed provide the information you need.

Book Blogs and Websites

@thebookslut: Through this feed you’ll be directed to the newest articles at the Bookslut blog.
@readersrespite: Find amusing book reviews and commentary on the book world through this blog and its feed.
@BookBitch: Check out this feed for links to book news, reviews and contests.
@AtHomeWithBooks: Blogger Alyce shares her book reviews through this blog.
@mbookworm: Those who love medieval history will appreciate the posts on this feed.
@1morechapter: This feed is full of links to news, interviews and articles about, what else, books.
@bookladysblog: This blogger loves books and shares her thoughts on them in this feed.
@Booklorn: Here you’ll find a book blogger that touches on everything from business books to thrillers.
@bookclubgirl: Help make your book club a success by finding tips on doing it right through this feed.
@bookgeek: Read this feed for insights from classic lit blogger Esther.
@BookBrowse: Visit this feed to learn about book reviews and recommendations from BookBrowse Books.
@BooksALatte: This blog is a great resource for spiritual book lovers who want to read reviews, interviews and even join into discussions and the feed highlights some of the blog’s newest content.
@Litblog: Find interesting interviews, reviews and a whole lot more on this feed.
@janicu: This blogger and reader Twitters about her latest reads here.
@book_blog: Find regularly posted reviews of new books on this feed.
@ManicReaders: If you read books ravenously, use this feed to keep up with what’s going on with the Manic Readers online group.
@booktalkblog: Find out more about the latest romance novels through the tweets from the Romancing the Book blog.
@ablogofbooks: On this feed you’ll find links to reviews of just about every kind of book there is, as well as a few other topics.

Social Reading

On these feeds, you’ll be able to keep up with your favorite social book sites.

@LThing: If you use Library Thing, this feed is a great way to keep up with the latest news.
@goodreads: Those who are fans of Good Reads can follow what the site and its users are doing here.
@aNobii: Share your books and your interests with aNobii and learn more about the site through this feed.