Over the course of 7 years as a blogger, I have spent countless hours coming up with blog post ideas, writing, taking photos, and more. A lot goes into running a blog! However, whenever I was struggling with inspiration or motivation surrounding my blog, one thing I always knew is that I could lean on the book community. Whether I was searching for my next read or lacking inspiration for my next Bookstagram photo, I knew I had a whole host of inspiring creators around me. I want to be there for others as much as people in this community have been for me, which is why I am sharing this list of my favorite summer book blog post ideas.
Despite how much support and love there is in the blogosphere, one thing I do not understand is how gatekept information is. Whether it be tips on SEO or where to find quality photos, information on how to create and run a successful blog tends to be behind a paywall.
I hate it. It has taken me years to learn things that people can learn in one day if they can afford it. And everything I know comes from the rare bits of information you can find on the internet as well as trial and error.
With this being said, I am no expert at all. I am still managing to make mistakes and learn things about blogging that would have grown this community faster and quicker. But I still want to share what I know with others in hopes of inspiring people to feel confident and comfortable starting their own blog.
Especially when I first started, one of the hardest things for me was finding ideas for blog posts. I only read so many books, and enjoy so many genres so eventually, I wasn’t sure what to write anymore. Over the years, I have figured out some good blog post ideas that both bloggers and readers alike can enjoy.
Why Write Seasonal Blog Posts?
My goals as a blogger is to write content that people want to see and content that will be relevant for a long time. However, I also want to have fun and so do my readers. I write so much seasonal content, especially in fall and winter, like spooky books for the spooky season and winter fantasy recommendations. Despite these blog posts not being relevant all year long, they still have a positive outcome for my blog.
Here are some of the benefits of seasonal blog posts:
- It Leads to spikes in blog traffic that can happen year after year: Posting seasonal articles and blog posts to your site can lead to spikes of traffic to your website. This will lead to new readers and a bigger community. And this isn’t only one-time traffic. Some of my seasonal Halloween blog posts bring me spikes in traffic each fall. More traffic means more readers and more friends! Also, more money if you have monetized your blog! Let’s face it, that’s important for some of us as well.
- It lets you build a relationship with your readers: Seasonal blog posts are fun to read. They will never fail to bring a smile to my face. Blog posts with summer themes or spring topics help start conversations with my readers. One of the most important parts of running a book blog for me is building a community, and these conversations allow me to do just that.
- It’s fun: The most important reason to post seasonal blog posts is it’s simply fun! I am all about finding as much joy in life as you can, and one way to do that is by embracing every season like it is the best thing I have ever experienced. Posting seasonal blog posts on my website feels like decorating my apartment for holidays or eating seasonal food. Not necessary, but the best part of the season. It lets me find some enjoyment in even my least favorite seasons like summer.
Book Blog Post Ideas for Summer
- What books are on your summer TBR?
- List some of your favorite romance books that would make fantastic beach reads!
- What is your favorite genre to read during the summer months? Is it different than other seasons?
- Many people travel during the summer months! List some book settings you wish you could travel to.
- Name some of your favorite summer mystery reads!
- Name the best books you have read that are during the summer months.
- If you were going on a cruise for a month, what books would you bring and why?
- If you could have a summer vacation in the setting of any book, which would you choose?
- If you were abandoned on a deserted island for the rest of your life, which one book would you want to have with you that you can reread over and over again?
- Post some book reviews of books with summer themes or books set in summer!
- Write about some anticipated releases you are excited about coming out in the upcoming summer months.
- Do you enjoy reading outside during the summer? Why or why not?
- Which fictional character would you want to have a summer fling with?
- Do you read more books in the summer or in another season? Or, is it pretty even across the seasons?
- Challenge yourself! See how many books you can read in the three months of summer. Document your journey on your blog!
- List some book recommendations for kids on summer vacation! Which books did you enjoy reading during the summer when you were younger?
- Imagine you went camping with the characters from your current read. How would it go?
- You can stay up late in the summer! Name some books that have kept you up all night reading!
- Schools are out for the summer! Name some non-fiction book recommendations to keep the learning going while school is out.
- Give the recipe for your favorite mocktail that you like drinking while you read in the summer!
- Create some mocktails based on your favorite summer books! Post the recipes on your blog!
- List some ideas on how to keep your books safe while reading by the pool or on a beach.
- Teach others how to create the perfect summer reading nook!
- Do you have a Bookstagram? Show people what props you use to take the perfect summer book photos!
- List some books that activate your thalassophobia (fear of the ocean)!
- Show some ways you can spruce up your bookshelves for the summer season.
There are so many fun things to write about during the summer. Tag me or comment below with any post you create from this list! I would love to check them out and support you!
For more seasonal book blog post ideas, check out this list of winter blog post ideas as well as this list of fall book blog post ideas. Looks like the only one I have left to do is spring and I’ll have all the seasons set!