Explore this curated list of books about blogging and find your next read. From “how to” books about blogging, guides to social media marketing, and even a fictional book about blogging, you’ll find recommendations for reading a book about blogging here.

The One Hour Content Plan: The Solopreneur's Guide to a Year's Worth of Blog Post Ideas in 60 Minutes and Creating Content That Hooks and Sells
by Meera Kothand
IN A NUTSHELL. Guide for developing effective content for a blog
SHORT & SIMPLE. Guidebook for coming up with content ideas that fit your brand, bring traffic to your blog, and sell products
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about blogging that will help you make a plan for generating content.
This is a straightforward practical guide for how to generate content ideas for a blog that will help you create a cohesive brand that generates traffic and sells products.
nonfiction
Lifestyle Blogging Basics: A How-To for Investing in Yourself, Working With Brands, and Cultivating a Community Around Your Blog
by Laura Lynn
IN A NUTSHELL. A guidebook to lifestyle blogging
SHORT & SIMPLE. Learn the basics of lifestyle blogging with tips on everything from choosing a blog name to creating a blogging routine
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about lifestyle blogging.
This book about blogging is a “how to” introduction to the art of blogging for lifestyle bloggers. Readers will find everything from basic tips about getting started with a blog (choosing a blogging platform, a niche, a blog name, etc.) to tips about creating a blogging routine, working with brands, and e-mail marketing for blogs.
nonfiction
One Million Followers, Updated Edition: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days
by Brendan Kane
IN A NUTSHELL. Guide to social media marketing success
SHORT & SIMPLE. Learn how to create content for social media that will build your brand and your following
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to learn about marketing your blog on social media.
This book isn’t specifically about blogging, but it’s a perfect choice for bloggers looking for a guide to marketing their blog on social media. Readers will find helpful tips for creating on-brand social media content that will get views and increase follower counts.
nonfiction
Blogging All-In-One for Dummies
by Susan Gunelius
IN A NUTSHELL. Intro to blogging for beginners
SHORT & SIMPLE. This introductory guide to blogging provides information on blogging tools, marketing, and monetization
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read an introductory book about blogging.
Blogging All-In-One for Dummies is a helpful general introduction to blogging for beginning bloggers interested in a hobby blog or those aiming to create a blogging career.
nonfiction
The Mommy Blogger Next Door: A.K.A. How I Became The CrockPot Lady
by Stephanie O’Dea
IN A NUTSHELL. Blogger tells her blogging success story
SHORT & SIMPLE. Story of how a blog about crockpot cooking launched a blogger to success
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about a blogging success story.
O’Dea made a New Years Resolution to use her crockpot everyday and blog about it. That decision led her to amazing blogging success and even a stint on the New York Times best seller list. Bloggers will be inspired by O’Dea’s blogging journey as documented in this blogging memoir.
nonfiction + biographies & memoirs
Ladies' Night
by Mary Kay Andrews
IN A NUTSHELL. Fictional story about a lifestyle blogger whose marriage and life is imploding
SHORT & SIMPLE. When a lifestyle blogger finds out her husband is cheating, her marriage and life take an unexpected turn that leads to a bit of mystery.
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a fictional book about blogging.
If you want a fun fictional read about blogging, Ladies’ Night fits the bill. This novel about a lifestyle blogger who reinvents herself after a divorce is a lighthearted beachy read with a bit of mystery.
fiction + mystery