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Elizabeth (Alaska)
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May 26, 2011 06:20PM
We've gotten so big, and we have people of varied Goodreads experiences. Maybe it's time we shared how we use Goodreads and found things that work for us.
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And, of course, I tried something new today that I wanted to share. ;-)I placed an Amazon order today from my bloated Wish-List shelf. I wanted to order enough to get free shipping, and I was ordering used books. I created a non-exclusive shelf called "Order May 26" and put the books on them as I ordered. Now when they come in, it will be easy to identify them and move them to my To Read shelf.
Interesting Elizabeth. Good idea. I don't actually use the To Read shelf or wish list. I just put them directly on my Amazon list, which isn't small. But neither is it outrageous. Something has to really catch my eye. I should have stock in Amazon. I also note you order used, which I also do frequently. Just interesting, since we are both relatively new Kindle owners. And I love my Kindle and use it much more than I thought. There are some gems I want as digital keepers. Others I am all about the cheapest option. Sometimes used on Amazon and half Price books are better in my book (pun intended...) There are so many awesome features on the site.
Actually, I could have purchased the books anywhere. I just added another Goodreads shelf for the order. How do others customize their GR shelves?
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That's a good idea. I have like 50 books on my Nook that aren't a part of my TBR list.
If I created a shelf for things I own that are TBR I think I would be depressed at how much is there...
I have a "Kindle" shelf. If I want to choose a book from my to-read list that is a Kindle book, then I click "select multiple" from the list (under the list of shelves in the my books page) and select "to-read" and "kindle", then it will show me only those books which appear on both of those shelves simultaneously. That way, I can easily find a book from my TBR pile that is also on my Kindle. You could also use this to select "to-read" and "own", that way you wouldn't have to make a separate, additional shelf just for books that you own but haven't read.
I was explaining multiple shelf selection to a friend recently, and it really helped her out so maybe it will help some of you also. :)
Jenny, I've done that, too, but I don't have my physical books marked as "own." Does that make them available through swap?By the way, I saw someone has a Kindle-available-to-lend shelf. I think as I get lendable Kindle books, I'll add them to that shelf. I'd be happy to loan any book I've read.
I wasn't aware that there was a multiple shelf selection....thanks Jenny!!Good idea Elizabeth!
Elizabeth, it doesn't automatically make books you "own" available for swap, you have to check a box to do that. I like selecting multiple shelves, too, I'm glad they started that feature.
I don't have separate shelf for books I own, though, it's the default To Read shelf. The separate shelves are for my various Wish Lists.
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When I add books to my list I now check online with my library to see if they have them. It makes going to the library easier because I know if they have the books I'm most interested. It also makes trips to Half Price books and other book stores easier because I know what I have and the library has and what I would need to buy to read.
Great thread Elizabeth!
I've seen your Library shelf, Tera, and I was thinking I probably should add one for myself. In fact, I saw a couple of books this morning that I probably wouldn't buy for myself that my library has - maybe I'll just go do that right now!
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I recently found out that there is a list here on Goodreads that shows u "award winning" book lists.. I found this very helpful! It is such a tiny little link on the explore page that I didn't notice it earlier!
This is my discovery of the day :D
This is my discovery of the day :D
In the Forsyte thread, Georgiana and Irene reminded me that there is a hide spoiler feature we should all know about:http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...
Maybe some of the members new to Goodreads don't know about using the add book/author link just above the comment box. Opening this means you can create a link in your post about the book. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
This makes it really easy for those of us who might not have heard of your book to learn more about it.
