Google Reader has shut down on Jul 1st 2013!
You can save your data by upgrading to 1.8.15 or 1.10 and then selecting "Convert To Local Subscriptions" from the Google Reader subscription context menu. (More)
Distinguishing Features
- Read articles when offline.
- Synchronizes with TheOldReader (since 1.10)
- Synchronizes with TinyTinyRSS (since 1.8)
- Permanently save headlines in news bins.
- Match items using search folders.
- Play Podcasts in Liferea
If Liferea does not suit you try: Akregator, Blam! or RSSOwl