12-19-2021, 05:26 AM | #1 |
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Book related apps/sites
I’ve been doing a bit of researching and have come across quite a few Goodreads type of alternatives. These may not be new to anyone else but it’s quite new to me; ones like Litsy, StoryGraph, Libib etc
Does anyone use any of these apps and what do you use it for? Is it helpful and do you enjoy using it? |
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I didn't have interest to transfer all data and updates on thousands of books on another site besides Goodreads, although I have tried a few out to see options. Some of them are mobile only, which is a turn off for me and cuts out the temptation.
Edited to add - not putting these down for those who like them. I know several are very popular, especially Litsy and Storygraph. I see them referenced often during read-a-thons on twitter and updates. Haven't heard of Libib. |
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I like LibraryThing
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How do you use your GR as there seems to be a few ways of how people use it. |
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And to be on topic, the best book app is Calibre.
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12-22-2021, 04:40 PM | #12 |
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I like Calibre for e-book management, but not for the social aspect, reviews, groups, or books.
Sadly I didn't back up my information and had a hard drive crash, so I need to keep working on trying to retrieve data for Calibre again. |
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I wondered that too. It sounds like this is the issue he had:
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