Goodreads!

Gideon · 08-13-2008, 02:48 AM

I recently found Goodreads and I'm really impressed by the site. Being able to import my list from Delicious Library was also a huge help (didn't want to put in almost 600 books by hand!)

However, I'm still not quite sure how to leverage the abilities of the site to be a bit more useful. I assume some of you probably use Goodreads, how do you use it? This is my stuff.

Alexander Turcic · 08-13-2008, 03:04 AM

Gideon, I've been thinking of integrating something like this to MobileRead. Wouldn't it be fun?

Gideon · 08-13-2008, 03:07 AM

Oh yes, certainly! But only if I can import a list of ISBN's... cause no way I'm doing that by hand! :grins:

And the community here is a lot more active.

I was hoping GoodReads would be good place for me to find book recommendations, but so far it's not the case. My reading preferences are rather eclectic so I'm having a hard time finding a niche.

Alexander Turcic · 08-13-2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

Oh yes, certainly! But only if I can import a list of ISBN's... cause no way I'm doing that by hand! :grins:

Absolutely. I wouldn't want to type it in myself, being a lazy slob sometimes.

I'll keep you informed about the process!

jakewastaken · 08-13-2008, 03:11 AM

I think that level of integration would be fantastic.

acidzebra · 08-13-2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

I recently found Goodreads and I'm really impressed by the site. Being able to import my list from Delicious Library was also a huge help (didn't want to put in almost 600 books by hand!)

Also be sure to check out AllConsuming and LibraryThing, and I am sure there are many more of these types of site.

Gideon · 08-13-2008, 03:46 AM

LibraryThing just didn't do it for me, for some reason.

I really like how AllConsuming is setup, but there does not seem to be an import feature.

Also, anyone know anything that works like this for movies/music?

Liviu_5 · 08-13-2008, 10:52 AM

I love Goodreads too; I started putting all my 2008 reads and more there to keep track of them - user name Liviu as here

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/1229019

Library Thing just did not work for me for some reason.

I try and add mini-reviews to all the books I've been reading since I started making the list, and I added listings for several who are e-only and are not found in their databases.

jakewastaken · 08-13-2008, 02:39 PM

I also use Visual Bookshelf on facebook to keep a list of books I own, have read, plan on reading, want to borrow, reviews, etc.

jakewastaken · 08-13-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

LibraryThing just didn't do it for me, for some reason.

I really like how AllConsuming is setup, but there does not seem to be an import feature.

Also, anyone know anything that works like this for movies/music?

LastFM would be worth checking out for music.

Barcey · 08-13-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Gideon, I've been thinking of integrating something like this to MobileRead. Wouldn't it be fun?

I think this would be a great idea.

Are you done yet?

My parents didn't like me in the car during road trips either.

Gideon · 08-13-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakewastaken

LastFM would be worth checking out for music.

Yeah, I use LastFM (though I like Pandora MUCH more for actual music.) I just don't like the simple "up/down" rating system of Last.fm. And it recommends such TERRIBLE music! :grins:

Falbe Publishing · 08-13-2008, 07:16 PM

Hi Gideon,

I've been on Goodreads since the beginning of the year. I really enjoy the site. Of course, as an author, it supplies some promotional visibility for me because people at least see me, but I mostly use the site as a reader.

I like the "to-read" list because I can stick titles here that I am interested in. Because so many books catch my eye, it's a nice list. This way instead of forgetting what I think is interesting, I actually have a place to refer to when I am looking for something to read.

I also peruse the ratings and reviews of the other readers that are my friends. I usually form a reading friendship if I see a review that interests me or someone tends to read the type of books I like. This way I get exposed to new titles on a regular basis and can use a friend's rating to gauge potential quality.

This is my goodreads URL:

http://www.goodreads.com/profile/Tracy_Falbe

jakewastaken · 08-14-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

Yeah, I use LastFM (though I like Pandora MUCH more for actual music.) I just don't like the simple "up/down" rating system of Last.fm. And it recommends such TERRIBLE music! :grins:

Pandora was going to be my other suggestion. Sorry I didn't have anything new to share with you

08-13-2008, 02:48 AM	#1
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Goodreads! I recently found Goodreads and I'm really impressed by the site. Being able to import my list from Delicious Library was also a huge help (didn't want to put in almost 600 books by hand!) However, I'm still not quite sure how to leverage the abilities of the site to be a bit more useful. I assume some of you probably use Goodreads, how do you use it? This is my stuff.

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08-13-2008, 03:04 AM	#2
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Gideon, I've been thinking of integrating something like this to MobileRead. Wouldn't it be fun?

08-13-2008, 03:07 AM	#3
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Oh yes, certainly! But only if I can import a list of ISBN's... cause no way I'm doing that by hand! :grins: And the community here is a lot more active. I was hoping GoodReads would be good place for me to find book recommendations, but so far it's not the case. My reading preferences are rather eclectic so I'm having a hard time finding a niche.

08-13-2008, 03:11 AM	#5
jakewastaken Media Whore. Posts: 118 Karma: 265 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Device: PRS-505	I think that level of integration would be fantastic.

08-13-2008, 03:46 AM	#7
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	LibraryThing just didn't do it for me, for some reason. I really like how AllConsuming is setup, but there does not seem to be an import feature. Also, anyone know anything that works like this for movies/music?

08-13-2008, 10:52 AM	#8
Liviu_5 Books and more books Posts: 917 Karma: 69499 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Plains, NY, USA Device: Nook Color, Itouch, Nokia770, Sony 650, Sony 700(dead), Ebk(given)	I love Goodreads too; I started putting all my 2008 reads and more there to keep track of them - user name Liviu as here http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/1229019 Library Thing just did not work for me for some reason. I try and add mini-reviews to all the books I've been reading since I started making the list, and I added listings for several who are e-only and are not found in their databases.

08-13-2008, 02:39 PM	#9
jakewastaken Media Whore. Posts: 118 Karma: 265 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Device: PRS-505	I also use Visual Bookshelf on facebook to keep a list of books I own, have read, plan on reading, want to borrow, reviews, etc.

08-13-2008, 07:16 PM	#13
Falbe Publishing Gadget Slave Posts: 264 Karma: 600001 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Device: Sony PRS505SC	Hi Gideon, I've been on Goodreads since the beginning of the year. I really enjoy the site. Of course, as an author, it supplies some promotional visibility for me because people at least see me, but I mostly use the site as a reader. I like the "to-read" list because I can stick titles here that I am interested in. Because so many books catch my eye, it's a nice list. This way instead of forgetting what I think is interesting, I actually have a place to refer to when I am looking for something to read. I also peruse the ratings and reviews of the other readers that are my friends. I usually form a reading friendship if I see a review that interests me or someone tends to read the type of books I like. This way I get exposed to new titles on a regular basis and can use a friend's rating to gauge potential quality. This is my goodreads URL: http://www.goodreads.com/profile/Tracy_Falbe

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