tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post2344175862238330534..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Good ReadsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-38479441842603554892014-03-17T09:57:58.597+11:002014-03-17T09:57:58.597+11:00Hi Andrea - that's a great goal :)Hi Andrea - that's a great goal :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-66247549675990409352014-03-16T16:19:02.330+11:002014-03-16T16:19:02.330+11:00A great explanation of Good Reads. It's a very...A great explanation of Good Reads. It's a very useful and practical concept, isn't it? I'm terrible at keeping up with all the books I've read though - that'll be my goal this year, to record them all. Thanks for the inspiration. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-16113762944587225812014-03-14T18:46:15.046+11:002014-03-14T18:46:15.046+11:00Thanks Dotti. I'm glad it has been helpful. Lo...Thanks Dotti. I'm glad it has been helpful. Look forward to seeing you on Good Reads :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-71317411412596139072014-03-14T18:43:11.950+11:002014-03-14T18:43:11.950+11:00Ian, you're right. Searching for a book can be...Ian, you're right. Searching for a book can be tricky. Books can come up as multiple copies - sometimes because they've been entered more than once, and sometimes because there are multiple editions. The best way I find is using the ISBN if I'm recording what I'm reading. I think the searching algorithms could be improved. But apart from that, I've found it a wonderful resource.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-24146641380813053092014-03-14T18:40:18.574+11:002014-03-14T18:40:18.574+11:00Hi Paula - That made me chuckle - GR suggestions b...Hi Paula - That made me chuckle - GR suggestions based on your "Couldn't finish" shelf. So far, I've deleted the one's I couldn't finish. Sometimes it's not the fault of the book if its a non-fiction title - just my interests have moved on.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-10184813208047066822014-03-14T18:37:31.793+11:002014-03-14T18:37:31.793+11:00Thanks Narelle :) Good to hear it's helpful. ...Thanks Narelle :) Good to hear it's helpful. Good Reads also provides a code when you do reviews that can be added to your blog which I've been thinking about using - so it works the other way too. (eg http://jennysthread.com/jennys-reviews/) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-39461920230133559722014-03-14T16:07:55.873+11:002014-03-14T16:07:55.873+11:00Fabulous post, Jeanette. I loved learning more abo...Fabulous post, Jeanette. I loved learning more about Good Reads. I must confess I rarely visit. I feel better equipped now that I've read your take on it. Thanks for sharing. :)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-81081856572849491012014-03-14T15:05:00.619+11:002014-03-14T15:05:00.619+11:00Thanks Jeanette, a really practical post. I need t...Thanks Jeanette, a really practical post. I need to better understand how to use GR. I feel I need to spend some quality time on it. I hope it's search capabilities improve with Amazon buying it.<br /><br />Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-79644834039229824992014-03-14T14:30:56.774+11:002014-03-14T14:30:56.774+11:00Hi Jeanette, Thanks for your excellent summary. I&...Hi Jeanette, Thanks for your excellent summary. I'm going to share this post with my Heartsong author friends :) I've mainly used Goodreads to keep track of the book reviews I've written on my blog. At the moment I'm learning all about Goodreads groups and I'm really enjoying the new Love Inspired Heartsong Presents group. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-61669114054369060402014-03-14T13:22:48.414+11:002014-03-14T13:22:48.414+11:00I have a Couldn't Finish shelf, but often feel...I have a Couldn't Finish shelf, but often feel a bit sad to use it. With novels, it seems even worse than leaving a negative review, in a way. And then when GR suggests books based on that shelf, I think 'why would I want to read any more?' <br />I do love Goodreads and have discovered many new and enjoyable books through others' reviewsPaula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-55110693640454753982014-03-14T12:43:28.045+11:002014-03-14T12:43:28.045+11:00it does depend what you like to read. The ones I l...it does depend what you like to read. The ones I love are the love inspired historical groups and by a few of the authors like Janet Tronstad. I know the amish group is active as is the historical group. Narelle started one for Heartsong presents which will be good. But it depends on the genre you read etc. I am on some that are probably good but I turned of the notifications as they were not what I needed at that time.<br />Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-78465611501877376542014-03-14T12:28:04.109+11:002014-03-14T12:28:04.109+11:00HI Dale
Thanks for two very good suggestions - abo...HI Dale<br />Thanks for two very good suggestions - about "couldn't finish" shelf & mentioning half stars in the review. Some books I access for study - and may only intend to read the parts relevant to what I want or need to know. I may never get back to them but they have still be useful. <br />I know what you mean about the "to-read" list :) And I agree - a good review should be about what you thought about the book rather than a plot summary. Also, I think if at all possible it's better to avoid "spoilers" - giving away pivotal plot twists or the ending.<br />Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-23450867646810714582014-03-14T12:24:02.098+11:002014-03-14T12:24:02.098+11:00Hi Jenny. The good thing about the reading challen...Hi Jenny. The good thing about the reading challenge is it's about our own goals :) I do find it an incentive to read. <br />And I agree - just reading straight promos all the time is boring but having a group with good interaction between readers and authors work well. Are there any groups you would recommend?Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-37633667436913825002014-03-14T12:21:18.914+11:002014-03-14T12:21:18.914+11:00HI Iola - I'm in awe of the number of books yo...HI Iola - I'm in awe of the number of books you read each year :) though I guess I do add writing a book or two each year and studies to the mix. I really appreciate having it as a catalogue of books I've read.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-54283707462742424812014-03-14T09:50:32.911+11:002014-03-14T09:50:32.911+11:00Jeanette, you can also shelve a book you don't...Jeanette, you can also shelve a book you don't finish on 'Couldn't finish' or 'not going to read. ' That's what I have done. Just create a new shelf if you don't have it already there. I award half stars all the time. They may not show up in the stars but if people read the review it's right at the start that I gave a half star rating.<br />I enjoy being on Goodreads. The only trouble is my books to read list is getting longer and longer. I like the interaction with other authors as well as readers. When I write a review I give my impressions of the book rather than a whole plot summary.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-4040487216210767612014-03-14T07:21:30.470+11:002014-03-14T07:21:30.470+11:00I agree with Iola, I use it to keep track of what ...I agree with Iola, I use it to keep track of what I have read and like you Jeanette will add a review. I got behind last year when I started to get sick so missed several books. I also love the challenge although this year I have lowered it to 20 books as I have finished one non fiction so far. I also put them into shelves. <br /><br />I am in several groups and the ones that interact reader and author work best. The promo groups I went to digest then turned of the emails. They are only promoting a blog or book and there is no real interaction. <br /><br />I dont really read reviews of other people there and dont mind if my review helped a friend.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-74867654139638961342014-03-14T06:25:37.040+11:002014-03-14T06:25:37.040+11:00Excellent post, Jeanette. I mostly use Goodreads a...Excellent post, Jeanette. I mostly use Goodreads as a catalogue, but I also enjoy the challenges. This year I've challenged myself to read 200 books, including 50 off my To-Read Pile and 24 from new-to-me authors.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.com