Like most personal historians you’re probably a lover of books. You read them, discuss them, shelve them and share them. I just came across a terrific website that I think you’ll like. It’s called Goodreads and was launched in December, 2006. It currently has more than 2,300,000 members and 54,000,000 books added to member profiles. Here’s how Goodreads describe itself:
… a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone’s bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read in the future. Don’t stop there – join a discussion group, start a book club, contact an author, and even post your own writing.
What makes Goodreads different from other book sites like Amazon.com is that it’s more like going to a friend’s house. As the founder of Goodreads, Otis Y. Chandler writes:
When I want to know what books to read, I’d rather turn to a friend than any random person, bestseller list or algorithm. So I thought I’d build a website — a website where I could see my friends’ bookshelves and learn about what they thought of all their books.
Goodreads is that site. It is a place where you can see what your friends are reading and vice versa. You can create “bookshelves” to organize what you’ve read (or want to read). You can comment on each other’s reviews. And on this journey with your friends you can explore new territory, gather information, and expand your mind.
Goodreads also allows you to share your own writing. There’s even a biography and and memoir group. So check out Goodreads. You’ll not be disappointed.
Photo by Ianqui Doodle
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