If you stopped by to read this blog about books then you're probably already aware of some great places to read reviews, share recommendations and catch up the latest literary news. I have a few favourite places of my own and wanted to share some sites and what they can offer to avid readers.
For me, it all started with an obsession for Shelfari. It's a wonderful place to find bookish types and connect with readers who share your taste in books. The visual setup of the site with your collection of books arranged on your virtual shelf is what appeals to me most.
Then there's GoodReads. It seems as if every author and publisher is on there or at least they should be. GoodReads is also a great place to stumble upon some fantastic group discussions. Oh, that reminds me, StumbleUpon is also a great place to share book related finds and other interesting things. Come to think of it, the same could be said for Pinterest but don't get me started on that!
LibraryThing is for the more serious of the book searching, and cataloging book fans. The site boasts that it is the "world's largest book club." I don't know about that, but it is a great place to find the more obscure titles or out of print books.
BookCrossing takes book swapping to a whole different level. It actually allows book lovers to share their books outside of the virtual world. It's a very cool concept where you can send a book to another member, and so on, and so on...all the while tracking where it travels and who enjoys your book!
GetGlue is just plain fun. It's books, movies, tv, and stickers all rolled into one! A Yummy Mummy Book Club member turned me on to this social sharing site a while back. You can rate your books, find out what your friends on Twitter and Facebook are reading, and earn stickers as you go. I have to warn you though, it can become addictive like Pinterest.
Where do you like to share your love for reading? Please share the love in the comments below.
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