Thing #13

Based on what I've read in other 23 things blogs I'm leaning towards Goodreads over Library Thing....

Goodreads -- somehow I found out several co-workers were using it and I decided to try it out. So far, I must say that I like it -- I've already added books to my "to read" list from reviews I've read here. Like Dan says, my personal home library is modest but I think it is a good idea to keep track of what you've read (even if they aren't your own books), make recommendations, write reviews and comments, etc. We have a small Goodreads group at SJCPLS -- it would be great if more of our staff folks signed up. This type of online community works really well -- recommendations lead to things you may never have been exposed to -- thereby opening up vistas that may have otherwise gone unseen. (I've added the Goodreads gadget thing to my page also).

Addendum: just a note to say that since starting work at this particular library, I've been surrounded by some of the most interesting folks, who read neat books, watch cool movies (and TV too), and listen to inspiring and valuable music. My own personal reading, viewing, and listening adventures have been enhanced in ways I could never have predicted.