Up to now, I've been switching around between various free Blogger templates, trying to find one that fit all my picky requirements:
-clean and simple
-easy to read
-properly formats pictures (my last layout did a funky thing with photos on the homepage)
-lets me reply directly to each comment (without having to create a whole new comment)
-fun social media buttons near the header
I soon realized that all my hopes and dreams were NOT going to be found in a free layout online. So, when I heard that Lori over at Pure Imagination was doing a sale on her premade designs, I jumped on it. AND I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. The design is exactly what I was looking for, and she had it up and installed for me less than 24 hours after I placed the order. ROCK ON, GIRLFRIEND.
Lori is a YA book blogger too, so check her out, peeps. She's good people. Then come back here and enjoy my lovely layout some more!