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Goodreads Grows to 20 Million Readers
Big news today at Goodreads! We now have 20 million members, up from 10 million members just eleven months ago.
Seeing more and more readers on Goodreads is inspiring, but what's more important is what's happening as a result. One of the main reasons why Elizabeth and I founded Goodreads is because we believe in the power of books. We believe the ideas you find inside stories can truly change the world. We believe that books make the world a better place. It's why the Goodreads mission is to help readers everywhere find and share books they love. So, you can imagine how much it means to our team to get emails like this:
This is really just a fan letter to tell you how much I adore Goodreads and how much I appreciate its mission. I've been using it since 2007 and it's been integral in introducing me to books and authors that have changed my life (to be maybe a touch melodramatic). Anyway, that's all. Just wanted to thank you for creating it!
All best, Corinne
And seeing tweets like this:
Your love of reading shines through everywhere on Goodreads, from group discussions to ratings and reviews to reading updates. You've written more than 25 million reviews and added more than 620 million books.
On behalf of the entire team here, I'd like to offer you all a heartfelt thank you for being a part of the Goodreads story. In honor of the many creative gifs shared in reviews by our members, we've created one to celebrate the 20 million milestone:
And here we are if you prefer a single shot:
Keep on reading!
Otis
P.S. Some of our long-term members will notice that our team is looking a lot bigger than in the 2012 photo. We're growing fast and hiring. If you're interested in joining the team, check out our openings here.
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Cool, congratulations!
That's amazing! Doubling the numbers in less than a year. :)Congrats!
Congratulations!Goodreads is just the site for all bookworms to be.
Thank you for everything you guys do to keep the site running smoothly and efficiently!
Congratulations. Wonder how many new members joined after the Amazon acquisition compared to the previous 6 months. Looks like maybe Amazon was a good thing after all.
it's a more exciting news than the royal baby:D
Congratulations on reaching 20 million! Thanks for the site, it makes keeping track of my book much easier. And I found many new books and also made many friends. :)
CONGRATS! I am on it several times a day! Thank you GR for your amazing help and guidance for readers and authors.
Congratulation from Seoul, Korea!!Goodreads has been help me find good and valuable books from global book market.
Hope your growth and development.
Congrats guys! Thanks for this wonderful site!
Congratulations! You really are a big help to us avid readers. Thanks to you I've made friends with amazing people and I've found the greatest books. I wish you more users, more years and more success to come :)
Congratulations Goodreads! Thanks for making my reading experiences even better. :)
Love Goodreads and not only to find books but I have met readers and became friends....
I Love GOODREADS! Thank you for this site and allowing me to keep the hundreds of books that I've read and wish to read organized instead of being a muddled mess in my head and on my many bookshelves in my home :D Congrats on Twenty Million! :D
Congratulations from the Philippines!More power Goodreads!
woooooowwwwwwww!!!!Goodreads is very smart. I enjoy being with you very much.
Goodreads, I love you! :D
Congratulations, Goodreads! I've discovered so many books through this website and met so many wonderful people.
Congratulations and thank YOU!!! So GREAT to be a member!!
Congrats! I really enjoy this site, its unique!
Congratulations. I've discovered so many great books and friends on this site. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations! I love Goodreads and it has certainly introduced me to new books, authors, and people. All of you at Goodreads have blessed me with a wonderful reading experience.
Thank You! I love Goodreads. I spend more time here than I do on FB and more time reading than I ever have done before....Although, I'd like to point out it's your fault my tbr list is completely out of control and there's a good chance I won't get everything read in this lifetime as I keep adding more, which is also mostly your fault. lol
It's a daily visit from me. I love the App and the site, I also love finding others with the same interests I'm a ahem 20 something who loved YA! Most of my favourites have been found through Goodreads
Way to go! I'm soooo happy to have found Goodreads. Only wish I would've joined sooner but didn't know of its existence. Happy to be apart of this EXTRAORDINARY community.
and go on
in your good work
this web site >>
a chance for all
i like your work
Congrats! I just discovered Goodreads a couple of years ago, but don't know what I would do without it. My aging memory appreciates being able to easily keep track of what I've read. Best of all is seeing others' reviews, getting reviews, and keeping my to-read list.
Awesome! Thank you for such an inspiring and unique website! Keep the good work. :)
Congrats! So proud to receive your email that I'm in the top 1% of your reviewers. Goodreads has always been my place to go to connect with authors, and find great books!
Congrat's, I'm so grateful that you started Goodreads. I have always loved books as far back as I can remember. Please keep up the great work.
Wow! Congrats!!! :D Love Goodreads, send people here all the time who are booklovers but have never heard of the site. :)
Congrats! when my reading life went on slow motion, GR speed it up. thank you ~
Congradulations and thank you for a great website
Congratulations! That is awesome. I am so grateful that I found this site and get to be part of it. I am also so proud to get the email that I am in the top 1% of your reviewers!Books are such a huge part of my life, and I am so happy to be part of this community.
