01-07-2012, 08:30 PM | #1 |
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Keeping track of books and notes about books
Last year I did the 100 book challenge. I enjoyed it, but at times I felt like I wasn't reading for enjoyment.
My goal for this year is to take notes on the books I am reading or write a short review. I am thinking notes for the nonfiction and a short review for the fiction. I can't figure out a good way to handle the notes part. I have a list in MacJournal with the books I read in a year, listing title, author and pages. I set up another Journal with the notes. I have been using MacJournal for a long time. The mobil app sucks. I have no complaints about the desktop app. Something about my system is bothering. I think it could be better. Not sure if its the program or organization. Anyone have any suggestions for programs to look at. I have looked at Evernote - I like the program and used a lot when I worked. Tags and search work great. I don't like writing in it though, it works best as note taking. Its to busy, but the app works great. If I could upgrade get rid of the ads without a monthly payment then I would. Google Docs - I want something that doesn't require and internet connection. Pages and Word - I like how everything is contained inside MacJournal and evernote. |
01-07-2012, 11:09 PM | #2 |
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How about goodreads?
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01-08-2012, 12:05 AM | #3 |
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Nice site. First time I have visited it, I see why its mentioned a lot. I do like the recommendation feature. Two draw backs. One you have to be connected to the internet, like google docs. Also, its not on my computer.
Is there a way to export your notes on all books? Its seems to only export the list of books. Really liked the site, so I may start using it. Thanks for the recommendation. |
01-08-2012, 12:11 AM | #4 |
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I keep an excel spreadsheet of books read, as well as making some sort of comment on almost all of them at Goodreads - even if it's just a sentence or two.
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01-08-2012, 01:57 AM | #5 | |
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01-08-2012, 04:11 AM | #6 |
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Maybe they are a little bit too big for your needs but I like to German programs that do literary management: Citavi and Litlink (www.citavi.de, www.litlink.ch). Litlink is free with no limits, Citavi is free for projects up to 100 books. They both have an English version.
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01-08-2012, 03:02 PM | #7 | |
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Library thing looks great.
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01-08-2012, 03:59 PM | #8 |
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I like Book Collector from collectorz.com. It's more of a database software (not free) to catalog your books, but they do have a place to write in notes for each book.
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01-08-2012, 05:49 PM | #9 |
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I like Delicious Library.
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01-08-2012, 05:52 PM | #10 | |
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01-08-2012, 07:34 PM | #13 | |
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01-09-2012, 11:22 AM | #14 |
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Here's a second for LibraryThing, which allows you to review or comment on books that you list within your library. Plus, I find that its list of recommended titles, based on your library, is quite accurate and helpful. In addition there's a book giveaway feature with a number of titles both from traditional publishers and self-published authors.
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01-09-2012, 12:46 PM | #15 |
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For note-taking on an Android, I love Mobisle Notes. It has linkage to Google Docs, but you don't have to be online to use the program -- it will sync your stuff later when it gets a connection. Very nice note app.
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