Social networking sites are rampant these days, not only for meeting people but for finding and discussing books as well. The following sites allow you to create online catalogs of books you own, have read, or want to read. Then you can view your books in a list or on a virtual shelf, share them with friends, or add them to blogs. There are also book ratings, recommendations, discussions, and online book clubs. Each site has its pros and cons, so check them all out to see which features appeal to you:
- LibraryThing – user-friendly cataloging and sharing; free up to 200 books, then small fee
- Shelfari – a bit slicker than LibraryThing, but no option to edit cataloging details
- GoodReads – more social networking features, less cataloging
- Revish – focuses on quality reviews of books rather than cataloging
- Listal – share lists of favorite books, movies, music, and games
Once you've found books you want to read, save some money and check them out from the library. If the titles you want are checked out, place a hold and you'll be notified when a book is ready to pick up. Start here by adding the following titles about reading to your list!
- The Reading Group Book: The Complete Guide to Starting and Sustaining a Reading Group, With Annotated Lists of 250 Titles for Provocative Discussion by David Laskin
- Why We Read What We Read: A Delightfully Opinionated Journey through Contemporary Bestsellers by Lisa Adams
- Reading with Oprah: The Book Club That Changed America by Kathleen Rooney
- Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl
- More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl
- Read It and Eat: A Month-By-Month Guide to Scintillating Book Club Selections and Mouthwatering Menus by Sarah Gardner
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I use Shelfari and GoodReads and am fairly addicted to them. They are great for getting recommendations from friends and for keeping track of what I've read.
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