"First do no harm": My interview with Amazon and Goodreads on the future of Goodreads
Amazon announced Thursday afternoon that it has acquired the popular book-related social networking site Goodreads for an undisclosed sum. I spoke with Goodreads CEO Otis Chandler and Amazon's VP of Kindle content Russ Grandinetti on what's next for Goodreads and its 16 million members.
Questions and answers have been edited slightly for clarity.
What does the acquisition mean for Goodreads' reputation as a neutral hub for readers, authors and publishers?
I'm wondering how everyone feels about Amazon's takeover of Goodreads? I'm unsure. I have no major beef with Amazon, but they do seem to be going all out to acquire anything and everything - especially to do with books; to be the Tesco of online sales. As a fond and regular user of Goodreads, I hear what the enthusiasts are saying, but personally, I would have much preferred Goodreads to stay independent. Anyway, I'm reblogging this interview from paidContent: read. Make up your own minds.
You can read the original announcement here.
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