Think of it as a social networking site that is all about books. You can create lists of books you've read, books you want to read, and books you are currently reading. (I wish they had this when I was a kid, because I don't remember half the books I read when I was younger.) Once you finish a book you can rate it and even write a review.
Similar to Facebook, you can find people you know and "friend" them so you can see what they are reading or have read and read their reviews (if they write any). You can also read reviews written by people you don't know to learn more about a book and to see if you might like it (watch out for spoilers though).
Goodreads is great for finding books to read and is a great way to start discussions with friends: ["Why did you give A Christmas Carol 2 stars? You probably hate puppies too, don't you?"]
PLUS: Goodreads will compile recommendations of books for you to read based on your preferences and what you've read. It's a win-win for everybody.
So if you haven't yet, check it out by clicking here.
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