Do you use any of the online book-cataloguing sites, like Library Thing or Shelfari? Why or why not? (Or . . . do you have absolutely no idea what I’m talking to?? (grin))
If not an online catalog, do you use any other method to catalog your book collection? Excel spreadsheets, index cards, a notebook, anything?
I love, love, love Library Thing! I discovered this wonderful site about a year ago and have all of my books read in 2007 cataloged there, as well as others on my shelf that I’ve already read. I add to my catalog as I read the books and always rank them, tag them, and write review (check out my sidebar on this blog for a link to my library). Library Thing is really more than just a cataloging site. I am also a member of their Early Reviewers Program and have snagged three free books this year for early review. In addition, I have met some amazing people at Library Thing through their groups – people who have quickly become friends who I share interests with, not just books!
Because I tend to be a bit obsessive – I also keep a spreadsheet of all the books I’ve read through the years. I use a Google Spreadsheet. I have a second spreadsheet to track my challenge reads AND new to me authors for each year. I love perusing my lists *laughs*.
= Excellent
= Good/Very Good
= Okay read
= Not recommended
= Ugh! Don't waste your time.
OMG, I have to laugh. We’ve written almost identical responses!
Okay Laura – you MUST stop copying me! LOL! We are scary alike – I know we keep saying it…but I am beginning to think we were twins separated at birth!
Another LT user here! It’s a popular one.
I love LT…though I have joined others, LT is still my fav.
I have gotten 3 from the ER program too. Gotta love it.
You sound a lot like me! Haha I love LT also. I’m trying Shelfari on the side, but it doesn’t hold a candle to LT. I have gotten several books from the Early Reviewers program too. Four I think, one of which is supposedly on its way.
Chris and Amy: I ‘ll have to look for you over there!
WendyCat: The Early Reviewers program is GREAT! I have been really happy with the books I’ve snagged through that program. You have A LOT of books cataloged! I am closing in on the 200 mark so will be buying a membership this year