How does GoodReads work? - Page 2

jgaiser · 07-02-2013, 12:06 PM

Took me a while to get into Goodreads, but I use it almost exclusively now. I use it mostly to record the books I've read and my ratings. Don't do many review. I suck at reviews

I am a member of the MR group, but I just don't seem to spend much time there. Guess I should have a look around again.

DiapDealer · 07-02-2013, 12:14 PM

I lose track of many books that might have caught my attention for a brief, shiny moment. The Goodreads app makes it simple for me to pop titles into a "might want to check this out someday" shelf when browsing newsfeeds and "what are you reading now?" threads. It keeps the slush-pile so I don't have to. My "reviews" are probably not very useful to anyone else, but GoodReads will also tweet my reviews/ratings/quotes/status updates to my 3 Twitter followers automatically--thus saving me the effort of having to do so manually. It mostly works to amuse me.

RHWright · 07-02-2013, 12:34 PM

I don't know if there's any one thing all users are "supposed" to do on Goodreads or use it for.

I use it to:

1) Catalog my extensive collection. It got to the point that I couldn't remember always what I did or didn't have, especially for old, OP series. Helpful for insurance purposes too.
2) Rate & review books I've read.
3) Interact with like minded readers in several groups
4) Try to get some free giveaways. Gotten a few, but so many people want them, I wouldn't count on it.
5) Keep track of my want list and current reading.
6) I even became a Goodreads librarian, mostly to help correct listings of items from my collection (missing covers, mostly)

Individual mileage may vary.

Ravensknight · 07-02-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

You should join the MR group over there, so you can hang out with asses you already know and love.

And I just clicked on your Goodreads profile link and thought, "Wait, that looks familiar..." Ha! Had no idea that was you! 'Tis a small world sometimes.

,

Yep, 'tis me. Unlike here, at a public forum, at GR I have "some" control about the info others can see, so I feel more comfortable being 'real' and not using an avatar and pseudonym...

tubemonkey · 07-02-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jgaiser

I am a member of the MR group, but I just don't seem to spend much time there. Guess I should have a look around again.

No activity there since Mar 2012.

kennyc · 07-02-2013, 12:59 PM

Oh, that's when I drove them all off!

tubemonkey · 07-02-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

That's when I drove them all off!

kennyc · 07-02-2013, 01:03 PM

BTW as someone said, there are a number or 'ways' of using goodreads. I mostly participate in the Science, Science Fiction, and Short Stories discussion groups. I've listed some books and ratings etc, but nothing like all I've read. I use it mostly to get recommendations, reviews and discussion on short story and science topics.

ProfCrash · 07-02-2013, 01:07 PM

Is there a way to use Calibre to build your list at Goodreads?

tubemonkey · 07-02-2013, 01:07 PM

I just use it to read posts in various groups. I'll never list or rate any of the books I've read.

Gazella · 07-02-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jgaiser

I use it mostly to record the books I've read and my ratings. Don't do many review. I suck at reviews

LOL! Same here. I like reading people's reviews but I myself never post any. I use Goodreads to rate the books I've read and to add books that I want to read. I look at the recommendations, follow my favorite authors, I like looking through the Listopia section, stuff like that

Ravensknight · 07-02-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Is there a way to use Calibre to build your list at Goodreads?

I believe the Goodreads Sync plugin will sync FROM calibre TO goodreads. I think you have to do it in batches of 50 or less so as not to overwhelm something at GR and get the plugin banned.

DiapDealer · 07-02-2013, 01:33 PM

Forgot to mention that other than a few all-time favorites, I strictly use Goodreads in a "from henceforth" manner. No interest in trying to get all my read-in-the-past stuff in there.

CWatkinsNash · 07-02-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

No activity there since Mar 2012.

What? Um, no, not even close. There must be an old MR group on there.

Our group at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/42178 is small but alive and kicking. Sometimes kicking hard, depending on my mood.

kennyc · 07-02-2013, 01:44 PM

That's not the REAL MR group.

Sheesh! That's some fake johnny come lately challenge group. ppppptttt!

See, told ya I ran 'em off.

07-02-2013, 12:59 PM	#21
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,901 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Oh, that's when I drove them all off! Last edited by kennyc; 07-02-2013 at 01:01 PM.

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07-02-2013, 12:06 PM	#16
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Took me a while to get into Goodreads, but I use it almost exclusively now. I use it mostly to record the books I've read and my ratings. Don't do many review. I suck at reviews I am a member of the MR group, but I just don't seem to spend much time there. Guess I should have a look around again.

07-02-2013, 12:14 PM	#17
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,577 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I lose track of many books that might have caught my attention for a brief, shiny moment. The Goodreads app makes it simple for me to pop titles into a "might want to check this out someday" shelf when browsing newsfeeds and "what are you reading now?" threads. It keeps the slush-pile so I don't have to. My "reviews" are probably not very useful to anyone else, but GoodReads will also tweet my reviews/ratings/quotes/status updates to my 3 Twitter followers automatically--thus saving me the effort of having to do so manually. It mostly works to amuse me.

07-02-2013, 12:34 PM	#18
RHWright Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 2617122 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Carolina Device: NOOK ST, Nexus 7	I don't know if there's any one thing all users are "supposed" to do on Goodreads or use it for. I use it to: 1) Catalog my extensive collection. It got to the point that I couldn't remember always what I did or didn't have, especially for old, OP series. Helpful for insurance purposes too. 2) Rate & review books I've read. 3) Interact with like minded readers in several groups 4) Try to get some free giveaways. Gotten a few, but so many people want them, I wouldn't count on it. 5) Keep track of my want list and current reading. 6) I even became a Goodreads librarian, mostly to help correct listings of items from my collection (missing covers, mostly) Individual mileage may vary.

07-02-2013, 01:03 PM	#23
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,901 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	BTW as someone said, there are a number or 'ways' of using goodreads. I mostly participate in the Science, Science Fiction, and Short Stories discussion groups. I've listed some books and ratings etc, but nothing like all I've read. I use it mostly to get recommendations, reviews and discussion on short story and science topics.

07-02-2013, 01:07 PM	#24
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Is there a way to use Calibre to build your list at Goodreads?

07-02-2013, 01:07 PM	#25
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,763 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I just use it to read posts in various groups. I'll never list or rate any of the books I've read.

07-02-2013, 01:33 PM	#28
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,577 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Forgot to mention that other than a few all-time favorites, I strictly use Goodreads in a "from henceforth" manner. No interest in trying to get all my read-in-the-past stuff in there.

07-02-2013, 01:44 PM	#30
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,901 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	That's not the REAL MR group. Sheesh! That's some fake johnny come lately challenge group. ppppptttt! See, told ya I ran 'em off.