The New York Times says Goodreads is a fast-growing site because:
“The theory behind Goodreads and its two main — albeit much smaller — competitors, Shelfari and LibraryThing, is that people will put more faith in book recommendations from a social network they build themselves.”
And did you know Amazon owns Shelfari and a portion of Library Thing?
From the Washington Post - Would You Pay to Browse in a Real Bookstore?
My answer - no.
Thanks to those who volunteered to help me during the A to Z Challenge - Laura Marcella, Sia McKye, Golden Eagle, Clarissa Draper, Jo Wake, Tyrean Martinson, and Gwen Gardner. I think I will survive now!
$4.99 Ebook ISBN 978-0-9827139-9-0
Purchase at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle UK, and Powell’s.
And since Thursday was Valentine's Day, I leave you with a budding flower!
37 comments:
Interesting to read Diane, and oh what an awesome picture, makes one think of spring.
Yvonne.
I'm not paying to go into a bookstore either.
I can't believe that bookshops striving to stay open think that charging people to enter is even a valid response to the situation. Are they trying to be put out of business??
There's something a little creepy about paying to shop in *any* store. Why should bookshops be any different? Now, if they're hosting a big-name author event... maybe.
Pay to go in a bookstore? Um, no. I like shopping in my pjs anyway.
There is no way I'd pay to enter and browse in a bookstore. I'm glad you found a team of assistance. I'm a Ninja Minion for the event.
I hope to work out my kindle this weekend. I'm almost positive that I ordered your book, but I inadvertently deleted all my books.
Paying for the privilege to browse? I can go to the library and do it for free if stores go the paying route.
I wouldn't pay for browsing either. That's a beautiful picture. Got similar roses in the garden. :)
Cool flower :) I'll head over to your other post! (and no, I wouldn't pay to browse at a bookstore)
I did know Amazon owns Shelfari, but my Goodreads site is such a mess I hesitate to try Shelfari. I also read something about paying to browse B&N. A resounding NO from me, too.
And now I'm off to Jennifer's!
I love Goodreads! And that photo is beautiful.
I keep thinking I "should" do more with Goodreads than I do, but I honestly joined just so I could keep a list and remember books I've read.
An appropriate picture as this year will infold to be amazing and beautiful! Yes, I play a part in "show rooming." Just did it last week at the local B&N.
It's a shrinking list of what Amazon doesn't own. I received three budding roses for Valentines Day.
Um, no. I wouldn't pay for the privilege of walking into a bookstore. Sheesh. I knew Amazon and shelfari but not the Library thing.
I like Goodreads.
Sia McKye OVER COFFEE
Carol, I'm on all of them, but I only visit Goodreads now.
Susan, it's rather scary.
No, I would not pay to browse in a bookstore. I think that's a doomed business model.
As for Goodreads, I'm iffy on it, but I do have my books there and try to interact every two weeks or so.
I can feel the brick and mortar store's pain, but there's no way I'd pay just to "browse".
Love that photo.
Interesting about Shelfari and Library thing. I need to get on those other two, I guess.
No, I would not pay to browse in any store. The whole idea is ludicrous.
I too would not pay to browse. I'm sorry for the bookstores, but they will have to think of something else.
Am I wrong? I seem to think there is a Minions badge. I know Alex has a Ninja Minions one.
I wouldn't pay to browse in a real bookstore either. Love the flower. I believe that's a camelia, isn't it?
Great post over on Jennifer's blog!
Love the rose :)
Pay to look in a bookstore? What, are they like zoos or museums now? Well, maybe soon.
Lee
A Faraway View
An A to Z Co-host blog
Probably wouldn't pay to browse in a physical bookstore, either.
Beautiful picture!
I most certainly wouldn't pay to browse in a bookshop. What next, pay to browse in the library....
Good to see that budding flower in regards to Valentine's Day. Quite a nice distraction after me having a bummer of a Valentine's Day.
All the very best with that challenge that brings further awareness of our alphabet.
Enjoy your weekend.
Gary
Pay to browse in a bookstore? Geez! Isn't that a blatant rip-off?
I'm only with Goodreads for about 3 months now, but I love it!
Jo, I'm going to ask Jeremy for a badge.
MJ, I have no idea! I'm not good about flowers.
Sorry I've been gone. We were celebrating my birthday Friday night (it's today) and then when we returned home today. my husband had chest pains, so he's now up at the hospital. Everything is negative, but they have to keep him for observation.
First, Happy Birthday, secondly, I do hope hubby is OK and will be with you again soon.
JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
Nice flower pic.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
You are everywhere girl! Awesome
What a beautiful picture!
Which reminds me that I have about 300 left to edit. :-S
And why on earth would anyone pay to browse in a bookstore?!
Lovely pic--I miss flowers where I live.
Yes, I did know that Shelfari was part of Amazon. I'm not sure how many people use it for making choices about which books to read. I think Goodreads has a bigger following.
Jo, he came home today! So happy.
Misha, hate it when the photos pile up.
Sherry, I don't even remember my password for Shelfari.
Wow! Best to your husband and Happy Birthday!
I think that is a camelia, btw. We had several shrubs of them in the house I grew up in. Plus, I just googled images of them, and that bud definitely looks like them. So do the leaves.
Anyway, wishing you all the best. No stress and enjoy the rest of the long weekend as best you can.
Post a Comment