Website to track your library, read list, bookmarks [works on mobile phones]

nachtxeule · 08-18-2010, 04:49 PM

i just thought i'd help those who can't figure out a way to track their library, read list, bookmarks and of course getting a recommendation, so here it is

goodreads.com

enjoy!

(no i don't work for the site, i just think that it's very useful for a lot of us)

jgaiser · 08-18-2010, 06:12 PM

Actually I prefer LibraryThing...

queentess · 08-19-2010, 09:42 AM

I prefer goodreads, but I have a friend who prefers weread.com. Shelfari is another popular one.

bookwerm · 08-19-2010, 01:08 PM

I'm currently trying out different sites to figure out which one I like best. I was using weread through Facebook, but decided I didn't like the setup for my library. I'm using goodreads and shelfari, but thank you jgaiser for Library Thing! I'm going to have to check that out too.

goodreads is nice, and I like it best for the library organization. However, I think it's a bit lacking on the social networking side, and am trying to find a solution that keeps the strong organization but allows for more networking.. I also don't like goodreads' (and shelfari, for that matter) interface into FB.

The exploration continues...

hrickh · 08-19-2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queentess

I prefer goodreads, but I have a friend who prefers weread.com. Shelfari is another popular one.

I've been using Shelfari and like it.

R.
==

jaxx6166 · 08-19-2010, 10:45 PM

I'm a big fan of librarything. One of my friends just got into goodreads, im going to have to look into that one. But I've never heard of shelfari

simplyparticular · 08-20-2010, 01:04 PM

Back in March, I got fed-up with my desktop book-tracking software (Delicious Library) after an update trashed my custom fields and covers. And it did a lousy job with e-Books vs p- Books anyway.

So I tested Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Internet Book Database and settled on Goodreads. I was not aware of Shelfari. And I'm too lazy to move 400+ books now.

nachtxeule · 08-20-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyparticular

So I tested Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Internet Book Database and settled on Goodreads. I was not aware of Shelfari. And I'm too lazy to move 400+ books now.

don't worry, shelfari is just pretty but lacks a lot of features

it's just like apple vs pc

simplyparticular · 08-20-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nachtxeule

don't worry, shelfari is just pretty but lacks a lot of features

I just realized that. I created an account and tried to add the 2 books I'm reading right now - both recent bestsellers. It wasn't a painless experience, and there were no accurate e-Book records for the titles. So I can now rest easy knowing that I've made the right choice for me.

I've been impressed by the Goodreads community's attempt to create a really clean database with volunteer help. It's not perfect, but it feels user-driven, and I'm doing my own part to add the e-Book counterparts to the database as I am able.

Fbone · 08-20-2010, 11:30 PM

Shelfari is owned by Amazon so you would think it's listings would be comprehensive and easy to operate.

Library Thing is minority owned by Amazon.

Goodreads is private with private equity investors.

Marcy · 08-20-2010, 11:51 PM

I use Shelfari mainly to categorize my books. It is great to find if a book is part of a series and where it falls in that series. I just checked out goodreads and you can't search on a series name, to bring up the books in the series! That's a serious shortfall to me.

-Marcy

Terisa de morgan · 08-21-2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy

I use Shelfari mainly to categorize my books. It is great to find if a book is part of a series and where it falls in that series. I just checked out goodreads and you can't search on a series name, to bring up the books in the series! That's a serious shortfall to me.

-Marcy

That's changing. Series field has already been added, and search is coming (I think). Anyway, now you can see the books in a series (if data are OK, of course, like at every place).

GeoffC · 08-21-2010, 05:37 AM

I use Calibre
On my PC
Where I can keep a firm eye on it !

08-18-2010, 04:49 PM	#1
nachtxeule Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 2098 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3.	Website to track your library, read list, bookmarks [works on mobile phones] i just thought i'd help those who can't figure out a way to track their library, read list, bookmarks and of course getting a recommendation, so here it is goodreads.com enjoy! (no i don't work for the site, i just think that it's very useful for a lot of us)

08-18-2010, 06:12 PM	#2
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 2,216 Karma: 13472511 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle GDX, Kindle 3, KPW, Nook HD+	Actually I prefer LibraryThing... __________________ Jerry -- My LibraryThing -- My Goodreads Last edited by jgaiser; 08-18-2010 at 06:15 PM.

08-20-2010, 01:04 PM	#7
simplyparticular Breecisely Posts: 496 Karma: 1023060 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: see signature	Back in March, I got fed-up with my desktop book-tracking software (Delicious Library) after an update trashed my custom fields and covers. And it did a lousy job with e-Books vs p- Books anyway. So I tested Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Internet Book Database and settled on Goodreads. I was not aware of Shelfari. And I'm too lazy to move 400+ books now. __________________ "I strip the DRM like it's ladies night at the DRM strip joint, and beer is half price." SB Sarah Currently own: iPad 2, PRS-T1 Previously: almost every mainstream device that came out. I'm tired of testing devices. I just want to read.

08-21-2010, 05:37 AM	#13
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 26,684 Karma: 16550486 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	I use Calibre On my PC Where I can keep a firm eye on it ! __________________ > My Cats

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08-19-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
queentess Reading is sexy Posts: 1,303 Karma: 320247 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	I prefer goodreads, but I have a friend who prefers weread.com. Shelfari is another popular one.

08-19-2010, 01:08 PM	#4
bookwerm Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 430 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Studio City, CA Device: B&N Nook	I'm currently trying out different sites to figure out which one I like best. I was using weread through Facebook, but decided I didn't like the setup for my library. I'm using goodreads and shelfari, but thank you jgaiser for Library Thing! I'm going to have to check that out too. goodreads is nice, and I like it best for the library organization. However, I think it's a bit lacking on the social networking side, and am trying to find a solution that keeps the strong organization but allows for more networking.. I also don't like goodreads' (and shelfari, for that matter) interface into FB. The exploration continues...

08-19-2010, 10:45 PM	#6
jaxx6166 Wizard Posts: 1,223 Karma: 769316 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eternal summer Device: 350, iPad, PW	I'm a big fan of librarything. One of my friends just got into goodreads, im going to have to look into that one. But I've never heard of shelfari

08-20-2010, 11:30 PM	#10
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 4,104 Karma: 57695741 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NJ Device: Searching ...	Shelfari is owned by Amazon so you would think it's listings would be comprehensive and easy to operate. Library Thing is minority owned by Amazon. Goodreads is private with private equity investors.

08-20-2010, 11:51 PM	#11
Marcy Guru Posts: 741 Karma: 16250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook Color, PRS-650, Pocketbook 360, iPhone 4, Kindle DX	I use Shelfari mainly to categorize my books. It is great to find if a book is part of a series and where it falls in that series. I just checked out goodreads and you can't search on a series name, to bring up the books in the series! That's a serious shortfall to me. -Marcy

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