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Announcing KINDLR, the New Goodreads Dating App!
Have you ever fallen in love with someone's Favorites shelf? Or felt a flicker of kinship over the fact that you both have the same books on your To-Read list? Literary lonely hearts, you're in luck! Goodreads is pleased to announce the release of KINDLR, an exciting new dating app exclusively for Goodreads members.
Like everything else we do at Goodreads, KINDLR was a passion project from start to finish. Several members of the Goodreads team are single and dating in San Francisco, and they were getting a little too familiar with profile photos of girls in fake mustaches and guys cradling baby tigers or dancing shirtless at Burning Man. "We realized that we'd need to either change our lifestyles, or change the way that we date," says Project Manager Andreas Ernst.
Are you ready to change the way that you date?
With the red-hot new Goodreads dating app, KINDLR, your love matches are based on your book choices. Once you download the app, which is currently available on all Android and iOS devices, you will be matched with other book lovers in your area with the help of our proprietary algorithm that has already helped connect millions of Goodreads members with their next great book.
You will be shown a potential match and, based on their bookshelves, you can swipe right on the heart icon to indicate your interest, or swipe left on the 'x' icon to move on to the next person. If you are both interested, you will be connected within the KINDLR app and shown a photo of your potential library-mate. You also have the ability to message one another.
Tips: Tap on a shelf name to scroll through the books on that shelf. The icons at the top right of the bookshelves box are another way to get some insight on a potential love. For example, Davy F. has 182 books shelved, 33 books in common with Jocelyn, and a 42% book match percentage.
KINDLR is currently stoking bookish flames in three beta cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. Do you want KINDLR to come to your city? Tell us where! Which book would make you think that you'd found your literary soulmate? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Like everything else we do at Goodreads, KINDLR was a passion project from start to finish. Several members of the Goodreads team are single and dating in San Francisco, and they were getting a little too familiar with profile photos of girls in fake mustaches and guys cradling baby tigers or dancing shirtless at Burning Man. "We realized that we'd need to either change our lifestyles, or change the way that we date," says Project Manager Andreas Ernst.
Are you ready to change the way that you date?
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With the red-hot new Goodreads dating app, KINDLR, your love matches are based on your book choices. Once you download the app, which is currently available on all Android and iOS devices, you will be matched with other book lovers in your area with the help of our proprietary algorithm that has already helped connect millions of Goodreads members with their next great book.
You will be shown a potential match and, based on their bookshelves, you can swipe right on the heart icon to indicate your interest, or swipe left on the 'x' icon to move on to the next person. If you are both interested, you will be connected within the KINDLR app and shown a photo of your potential library-mate. You also have the ability to message one another.
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Tips: Tap on a shelf name to scroll through the books on that shelf. The icons at the top right of the bookshelves box are another way to get some insight on a potential love. For example, Davy F. has 182 books shelved, 33 books in common with Jocelyn, and a 42% book match percentage.
KINDLR is currently stoking bookish flames in three beta cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. Do you want KINDLR to come to your city? Tell us where! Which book would make you think that you'd found your literary soulmate? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Apr 01, 2015 12:24AM
Something tells me this is an april fools joke =_= but sadly this is the best idea ever
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I would definitely try this out if it was in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
*SMH*
If this were real, it'd be the only dating app I'd ever use. You should consider making this for real. Just make it for Holland in general.
Renate wrote: "Something tells me this is an april fools joke =_= but sadly this is the best idea ever"Haha. Agreed!
Ahh Goodreads! That would be great if it weren't a joke! Make it real soon! :)
thanks by I still can't see my 2015 challenge in the app, only in the web. thank youHelena
It's Pathetic how much I wish this were real
Wow, see I'm the opposite. I think this isn't such a good idea and hope it is a joke, but then again, I cannot stand dating sites. I think they are stupid.
I almost forgot it was April Fools' Day!
Ugh I got so excited! D: Come to Hawaii! Be real!
Ugh I got so excited! D: Come to Hawaii! Be real!
Sorry I already have a man.*Said Every Will Herondale fangirl ever*
But in all seriousness funny.
Hahaha, good one! "You and Elizabeth want to turn each other's pages!" --> priceless!
Can I has the app in Germany, too, please ;) ?Happy April Fool´s Day, Goodreaders :D
Hahahaha good one GR, good one :D Happy April Fool´s Day guys...
The screenshots have the same time 4:32 PM, battery life of 84%. So simulated screenshots cannot fool good readers ;)
Hahaha. Don't forget to put South Africa on the real list too!! Well done GR. Best April fools so far today.
Even though this is an April Fool's joke, I'd use it if it ever became a reality. ;)
"You and Davy want to turn each other's pages" -- priceless.:D Nice one!
Haha great april fools joke, had to think twice about it
Wooow..... seems so appealing. Why can;t they just launch it globally?
This is an April Fools joke, but how I wish it were real. *sighs
please come tomorrow back with the same news ;) then i mabey will believe it
This is a bit too good for April's Fool. Wish it were true :)
Hahahhahahahhaha!
Nope, not this time... I kept Jane Austen's Mirth and Mischief in my shelves just to remind me of your pranks. :P
Hahaha Good one,guys ! Happy April Fool's !
oh dear lord save us all....YAY FOR US BOOKISH PEEPS!!! HA HA HA HA!!! April Fool's Everyone!!!
This really made me laugh. :D A cute April Fool's joke. Except for the 'merge shelves' thing, lol.The funny thing is ... my special person and I actually share a lot of interests when it comes to reading.
Obviously April Fools, but I really wish it wasn't, because this would have been kinda perfect.
Don't toy with my emotions, Goodreads... ;-)
Not cool, Goodreads. Not cool. I totally want this now.
Michael wrote: "Don't toy with my emotions, Goodreads... ;-)"they did with mine
Hahahaha! Hilarious!!! I love Lizzy's shelves!Frivolity (32)
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I'm wondering what is the book she wants to read for Mrs. Bennet! Preparing Your Child for Dating? The Rules? When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life?
Even though this is not real, this would be amazing!!
