Category Archives: Amazon

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Article: Not a Happy Camper – Against Amazon Purchasing Goodreads

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The link below is to an article reporting on an example of unhappiness over Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads.

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http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/scott-turow-blasts-amazons-purchase-of-goodreads_b67840

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Article: Alternatives to Goodreads

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Amazon has purchased Goodreads, which I don’t really think is all that surprising. I think it is a good fit for Amazon, especially with the Kindle ebook market that they have. I chose Goodreads over Shelfari some time ago and the purchase of Goodreads by Amazon won’t drive me away to a lesser book and reading social network. 

When I saw that Amazon had purchased Goodreads I did do a quick ‘Oh no,’ but really I don’t see any real reason for concern at this stage. Indeed, it may be of value to me, especially given my preference for the Kindle. I guess time will tell.

I’m sure there are plenty of people looking for possible alternatives – and if things do go south with Amazon ownership of Goodreads, I too may end up looking for an alternative. The link below is to an article that considers a few alternatives to Goodreads.

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http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/10-alternatives-to-goodreads_b33964

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Article: More on Amazon’s Purchase of Goodreads

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The link below is to an article that reports on Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads and speculates as to the reason why.

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http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/03/28/amazon-buys-goodreads-expands-their-ebook-empire/

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Article: Goodreads and Amazon Interview

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Article: Amazon to Purchase Goodreads

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The link below is to another article covering the purchase of Goodreads by Amazon.

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http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/amazon-to-buy-goodreads_b67761

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Article: Goodreads Joins Amazon

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The link below is to an article reporting on an interesting development. Goodreads has become part of the Amazon family, which is quite interesting to me as I’m a fan of both – however, I do have a little bit of a concern as to what will happen to Goodreads over time. Hopefully this will be a positive thing.

For more visit:
http://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/413-exciting-news-about-goodreads-we-re-joining-the-amazon-family

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Article: Secondhand Ebook Controversy Heats Up

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The link below is to an article that considers the secondhand ebook controversy and the heat it is generating.

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http://www.teleread.com/amazon/the-digital-resale-controversy-nytimes/

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Article: Amazon’s Recommendation Engine

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The link below is to an article that looks at Amazon’s recommendation engine.

For more visit:
https://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/amazons-recommendation-engine-trumps-the-competition/

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Article: The Digital Used Bookshop

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The link below is to an article that considers the digital used bookshop.

For more visit:
http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/the-case-of-the-used-digital-book-store/

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Article: Amazon Discouraging Free Kindle Ebook Sites

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The link below is to an article that reports on Amazon’s plans to discourage free Kindle ebook sites.

For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/02/22/amazon-now-taking-steps-to-discourage-free-kindle-ebook-sites/