Goodreads: yay or nay?

SparklingOne · Post by **SparklingOne** » 28 May 2016, 21:24

I was using Goodreads long before the bookshelves were introduced here, so now I keep lists in both places. I love the look of the bookshelves version, but find it can be work when I have to upload a books cover etc., I do feel very creative while I do that though. Since goodreads is part of Amazon they are able to upload all my purchased kindle books automatically. My goodreads acct is attached to Facebook to so I am able to see what other friends are reading and have gotten some good book recommendations this way.

ama86 · Post by **ama86** » 01 Jun 2016, 10:52

I use goodreads to find good book recommendations. If books are continuously rated high in there, i would like to give that book a try.

HLehsten · Post by **HLehsten** » 06 Jun 2016, 08:17

Goodreads is a definite yay for me! I am new here, so I can not compare the two, but I have enjoyed using Goodreads for a while now. I use it mostly for keeping track of books I have read, books I want to read, and how close I am to my reading goal. I also enjoy using it to get book recommendations when I am unsure as to what I should read next. There are some groups that I am a part of, but I do not often participate there. I'd like that to change, as well as making sure to post here on a regular basis.

barb429 · Post by **barb429** » 06 Jun 2016, 10:40

I don't use the forums on Goodreads either. I typically just use it to keep track of the books I have read, what I want to read, and what my friends are reading. Other than that, though, I am not very active on it.

mratdegraff91 · Post by **mratdegraff91** » 06 Jun 2016, 16:19

I use Goodreads. I originally started using it on my smartphone but love that they added it to Kindle. It makes it easier to keep up with the books I have read.

Punt123 · Post by **Punt123** » 09 Jun 2016, 11:59

For this is the best book comminty I have found on the entire internet its a nay for me goodreads

pamelamraz · Post by **pamelamraz** » 12 Jun 2016, 00:21

Definitely a YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. I just started using goodreads and I love it! It helps me to find good books with good recommendations, and good people. Like what Sasha Alsberg said, "Goodreads is like a Facebook for readers"

jerrywuchte · Post by **jerrywuchte** » 12 Jun 2016, 11:29

I'm new to this and while my book has been on Goodreads for a few months, I just updated my profile this week. I did see quite few coworkers and Facebook friends on Goodreads so that part was interesting.

jhopp21 · Post by **jhopp21** » 12 Jun 2016, 15:20

I like onlinebookclub's format better as well. I use both.

booklvr62 · Post by **booklvr62** » 18 Jun 2016, 08:43

Absolutely love Goodreads! Everything about it, and the Listopia book lists are AWESOME! Visit several times a day, everyday!

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booklvr62 wrote: Absolutely love Goodreads! Everything about it, and the Listopia book lists are AWESOME! Visit several times a day, everyday!

Except the colors scheme here is Much more soothing to the eyes!

-- 19 Jun 2016, 06:36 --

booklvr62 wrote: Absolutely love Goodreads! Everything about it, and the Listopia book lists are AWESOME! Visit several times a day, everyday!

Except the color scheme here is Much more soothing to the eyes!

-- 19 Jun 2016, 06:37 --

booklvr62 wrote: Absolutely love Goodreads! Everything about it, and the Listopia book lists are AWESOME! Visit several times a day, everyday!

ArsenicCookies · Post by **ArsenicCookies** » 20 Jun 2016, 21:59

I just started using goodreads today. I want to use it to keep track of the books that I read, not just those that I review. I already rate all of the books that I own in a journal but a friend of mine suggested doing it on goodreads. I've lost the notebook a few times and it will be easier to keep them in one place

gali · Post by **gali** » 20 Jun 2016, 22:02

Em with a Pen wrote:I just started using goodreads today. I want to use it to keep track of the books that I read, not just those that I review. I already rate all of the books that I own in a journal but a friend of mine suggested doing it on goodreads. I've lost the notebook a few times and it will be easier to keep them in one place

You can also keep track of your books here by using out shelves.

ArsenicCookies · Post by **ArsenicCookies** » 20 Jun 2016, 22:22

gali wrote:
Em with a Pen wrote:I just started using goodreads today. I want to use it to keep track of the books that I read, not just those that I review. I already rate all of the books that I own in a journal but a friend of mine suggested doing it on goodreads. I've lost the notebook a few times and it will be easier to keep them in one place
You can also keep track of your books here by using out shelves.

Thanks for the tip! I'm still exploring the website

gali · Post by **gali** » 20 Jun 2016, 22:28

Em with a Pen wrote:
gali wrote:
Em with a Pen wrote:I just started using goodreads today. I want to use it to keep track of the books that I read, not just those that I review. I already rate all of the books that I own in a journal but a friend of mine suggested doing it on goodreads. I've lost the notebook a few times and it will be easier to keep them in one place
You can also keep track of your books here by using out shelves.
Thanks for the tip! I'm still exploring the website

You're welcome. You can also use our shelves to set a reading goal.