Okay, I must confess: I am a Goodreads addict!
A couple of months ago, I got an e-mail invite from a fellow book blogger to join Goodreads, which I'd heard of, but hadn't joined. I decided, "hey, what the heck?" so I signed up. I wasn't really into it, didn't really get it . . . but then . . . I got it!
I love it. My favorite part of it is having my TBR mountain on there. I previously kept my TBR list on a Word document, and it was a total mess. Now, I'm in the process of converting it all over to Goodreads. I love that because now I can see the book summary and book cover when I look through my list, instead of just the title on my word document. I still have a few hundred to transfer over, but I'm getting there. I also love seeing what all my blog friends are adding to their own lists, and I have added a TON more that way too.
I recently discovered the Goodreads Swap and am loving that too! I've gotten quite a few awesome books that way, and have sent some out too. I also use Paperback Swap, but I like the Goodreads Swap better. I've found that the quality of the books I receive off of Goodreads is substantially better. I love PBS, but I've gotten some books off of there in pretty poor condition.
The Neverending quiz is also a great time suck when I'm bored. I've also "met" some cool fellow book lovers from Goodreads, and I love talking books with them.
I'm still trying to figure everything out on the site, because I know there's a lot, but wow, I really love it! If you're on Goodreads, and we're not friends yet, feel free to add me! I'll link to my profile below.
http://www.goodreads.com/stephthebookworm
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LOVE it too, there's soo much - with the groups and swap and keeping updated on what everyone is reading but it's so fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI just discovered GoodReads recently too. I haven't done too much with it yet except for posting a few reviews but I will check you out!
ReplyDeleteGoodreads is definitely the place for book lovers. It's paradise actually :) I also seem to have a long wishlist because I add atleast 10 books everyday :)
ReplyDeleteI also looooove Goodreads! I love that my TBR pile is getting bigger, and bigger, and like you, I like to see what everyone else is reading! I also love the swap, I've gotten only a couple of books, but I plan to use it a LOT more. Love it :) Added you as a friend btw!
ReplyDeleteI think I signed up for it but I haven't been over there at all. I suppose I should spend some more time on the site. :) I guess for me it seems silly since I already have everything catalogued on my computer, but seeing pictures and such would be helpful....
ReplyDeleteI joined it not too long ago too but haven't done anything with it yet! I'm also on Library Thing and I'm wondering if I should stay on both? Look me up on there...maybe you will be my inspiration to put my butt into gear! :)
ReplyDeletetotally agree! I am a goodreads addict as well!! I love joing groups and finding what other people think about the books you love or are reading! I also like it cause I can keep track of all the books I have read which is really cool cause I know I speed through books but now I know the exact number, like I just discovered last summer alone I read over 100 books. Wish I had my blog running back then!! haha
ReplyDeleteI've been on GoodReads for almost three years already! Wow! I love it! Since I've started my blog, I've gotten terrible at keeping up with my groups on there along with all my bloggy stuff. I need more time in the day! Maybe I can just ditch work... Ha ha! I wish! Welcome to GoodReads, and I'm glad you're enjoying it!
ReplyDeletegreat post!! i just got a goodreads account, like yesterday, haha. it's such a great site!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
Man, I guess there is a lot I don't know about Goodreads. I love the simplicity of Shelfari. I also love the graphics on it a lot more than Goodreads, though it sounds like GR has more to offer. I am on Goodreads, so I'll have to friend you!
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It was nice meeting you too at Goodreads! :) I agree it is too addicting as well! I joined last year in Aug, and I still can't stay away! :)
ReplyDeletenot a goodreads addict but i like it. it's nice to be able to organize my titles. i haven't tried GR swap yet but i'm always tempted. great post steph :)
ReplyDeleteI have been a member of GoodReads for a while and love keeping track of books read/to be read --- but I am ashamed to admit that I never knew they had a GoodReads swap! I must check that feature out soon.
ReplyDeleteoh so agree about good reads..my to read pile has gotten even bigger there and its great to see the books that my friends want to read too.
ReplyDeleteI love Goodreads and Shelfari :) I'd be lost with out them :)
ReplyDeleteI think the new look of your site is great - love the bird!
ReplyDeleteI love Goodreads and Librarything as well. I love making my lists of books but haven't done too much as far as adding friends or joining groups. I added you as a friend today and next I'm going to start searching through the groups also.
ReplyDeleteHi Steph! I love goodreads too!! I have only been a member for about 6 months but I have joined a couple of groups and "met" some amazing women! This evening I saw that you joined one of those groups! I hope you love the group as much as I do. It is made up of a great bunch of women!
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