Have You Rescued Your Books on GoodReads Yet?
GoodReads has announced that it is no longer going to import book data from Amazon. They say they are doing this to make sure they have the most accurate data possible.
Since Amazon is the default method of adding books to GoodReads, this policy change represents a potential nightmare for readers, authors and publishers even if the data ends up being more accurate over the long term. If your book(s) were placed on GoodReads by either you or your publisher importing the data from the Amazon listings, the book(s) might be removed if GoodReads doesn't find another valid online source of data.
To check your book's status, look at its GoodReads listing. If you see a message at the top of the screen that says the book is in danger of being removed, you have until January 30th to rescue it. Click on the button available next to the message and enter the book's data and cover art either from a valid (non-seller) URL or by checking a box that states you have a copy of the book yourself.
While this isn't difficult, it's tedious. I've spent the last hour working on it and hope I found everything for my four novels and five Kindle e-books.
Good luck with your rescues!
Malcolm
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Since Amazon is the default method of adding books to GoodReads, this policy change represents a potential nightmare for readers, authors and publishers even if the data ends up being more accurate over the long term. If your book(s) were placed on GoodReads by either you or your publisher importing the data from the Amazon listings, the book(s) might be removed if GoodReads doesn't find another valid online source of data.
To check your book's status, look at its GoodReads listing. If you see a message at the top of the screen that says the book is in danger of being removed, you have until January 30th to rescue it. Click on the button available next to the message and enter the book's data and cover art either from a valid (non-seller) URL or by checking a box that states you have a copy of the book yourself.
While this isn't difficult, it's tedious. I've spent the last hour working on it and hope I found everything for my four novels and five Kindle e-books.
Good luck with your rescues!
Malcolm
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It doesn't take too long to "rescue" each one if you see the message.Malcolm
I about freaked when I read your post, Malcolm. Immediately went to my book pages and see that they are "safe" here on Goodreads. Thanks so much for the heads up!Deborah J Ledford
A lot of us were freaking out, Deborah, and had to quickly update the data for our books. I'm glad your books were safe. (Saves time and hassle.)Malcolm
Wow, just saw this now, thank you for the warning...explains why my covers disappered, then popped back up! Curious, why is Goodreads dropping Amazon info I wonder? Boycott? Interesting timing, B and N announced on the news recently they will not stock anything published by Amazon.
They have switched to Ingrams for most of their data. Amazon's data came with some destrictions.Malcolm
Thanks for the heads-up on this issue! I'm going to go check on mine right now.
Beth