So I've been really bad and got distracted by lots of apps on my iPhone and so I haven't read as much as I usually recently. However I thought you might like to hear about one app I have found, www.goodreads.com.
I have the iPhone app but you can simply use it on the web if you like. I love this app as I can put books on three shelves: Books I want to read, Books I am reading and Books I have already read. I can rate the books and review them right there as well as seeing what other people have said about them and it seems much easier than Amazon as you can search an author and then look at their titles, knowing you're seeing reviews from like minded people.
But the best thing is in the app version. I miss browsing in book shops these days and Amazon just isn't the same. But with the Good Reads app I can browse without worrying I'll forget the books I want. I can simply scan the bar code and assign to books I want to read, so simple.
My only problem with Goodreads is that I don't want to link it to my twitter or facebook as it will post on my wall which I hate! I know there are a few of my friends on Goodreads but I can't find them without connecting it with my social media accounts. If I find a solution I'll be sure to let you know and if you do join please add me :-)
So the books I am currently reading are Becoming Madame Mao and Eats, Shoots and Leaves, reviews on these and more soon.
I have the iPhone app but you can simply use it on the web if you like. I love this app as I can put books on three shelves: Books I want to read, Books I am reading and Books I have already read. I can rate the books and review them right there as well as seeing what other people have said about them and it seems much easier than Amazon as you can search an author and then look at their titles, knowing you're seeing reviews from like minded people.
But the best thing is in the app version. I miss browsing in book shops these days and Amazon just isn't the same. But with the Good Reads app I can browse without worrying I'll forget the books I want. I can simply scan the bar code and assign to books I want to read, so simple.
My only problem with Goodreads is that I don't want to link it to my twitter or facebook as it will post on my wall which I hate! I know there are a few of my friends on Goodreads but I can't find them without connecting it with my social media accounts. If I find a solution I'll be sure to let you know and if you do join please add me :-)
So the books I am currently reading are Becoming Madame Mao and Eats, Shoots and Leaves, reviews on these and more soon.
