Do these phrases best describe your companion: simple; beautiful; easy to get along with; always has something to share? Sounds like quite the catch! But in life, all good things come to an end. And for many Google Reader fans, the love of their life will be back off to sea.

Google Reader, Google’s web-based program that lets people subscribe to news feeds from their favorite sites, is saying goodbye effective July, 1, 2013. Heralded for its simplicity, it became a place not just to read new stories, but also to share and discuss them with friends – it was a discovery tool and a salon all in one.

With Google Reader saying farewell, many are looking for alternatives. It’s never easy to replace a one true love, but with time, new “options” always find a way to land at your doorstep. If you’re looking for an alternative to Google Reader, here are some popular options:

FLIPBOARD

“Flipboard is your personal magazine. It is the most popular way to catch up on the news you care about, discover amazing things from around the world, or stay connected to the people closest to you. Now with Flipboard 2.0, you can save and collect the things you love into your own magazines like “Trips I want to take” or “Dream Homes.””
– Download Flipboard

NEWS360

“News360 is a smart and elegant app that learns what you like and brings you stories from across the web – sifting through the noise to find the most important and interesting content, just for you!”
– Download News360

SUBREADER

“A new way to keep up with your favorite websites. Sign up and import your subscriptions from Google Reader.”
– Download SubReader

FEEDLY

“A productive way to organize, read and share the content of your favorite feeds, blogs and news sites. Feedly offers a seamless transition from Google Reader.”
– Download Feedly

While new alternatives are being introduced daily, this list is some of the more popular ones with those making the transition from Google Reader. Do you have a favorite reader? Share it with us in the comments below!