Category Archives: Goodreads

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Article: More Goodreads Alternatives

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The link below is to an article that looks at 12 alternatives to Goodreads.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2013/04/03/alternatives-to-goodreads/

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Article: More on Amazon’s Purchase of Goodreads

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The link below is to another article that looks at Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads, with this article focusing on reaction to the purchase.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/apr/02/amazon-purchase-goodreads-stuns-book-industry

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Article: Goodreads & Bookish

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The link below is to an article that looks at several issues concerning Goodreads, but it also looks at the differences between Goodreads and Bookish.

For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/03/30/theres-a-reason-that-no-one-in-publishing-bought-goodreads/

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Article: Amazon & Goodreads

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Yes, another article on Amazon & Goodreads – I do want to get across the reaction of all perspectives on the sale of Goodreads to Amazon. I like to be fair and unbiased, though I also like to express my own opinions.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2013/03/29/on-amazon-goodreads/

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Article: Amazon Monopoly

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Poll: Amazon’s Purchase of Goodreads

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Article: More Thoughts on Amazon’s Ownership of Goodreads

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Article: Leaving Goodreads?

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The link below is to another article from a discontented former user of Goodreads. 

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-fransen/turning-my-back-on-goodre_b_2980155.html

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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.

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