goodreads

I had set up a goodreads account awhile back thinking it’d be a good idea, but I never got around to actually using it. So it’s nice to have an excuse to play for awhile! A few of my friends use it regularly (they’re the only ones who have time to read…), and they seem to really like it. I found it easy to use all-around; it was simple to set up, simple to find books and people, and really easy to add new shelves (that might be my favorite feature—how it’s a drop-down menu instead of an entire extra page).

I think this would be a really good library resource, particularly if a localized staff page was set up. Similar to our “Staff Picks” display in our library, it would let patrons know what we’ve all been reading and how well we recommend certain books. I know I have a hard time remembering all the books I’ve read, so this is a good way to get them organized and remember how well I did (or did not) like them.

http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1079624

my 'read' shelf: