new book-related technology

[snugglekitty]

So, I just discovered that paperbackswap does this thing where you can look at all of the books you've gotten from it, and see what ones have been wished for by other people. This is awesome, because it turns out that a few books I got and wound up not reading have been desired by other people. I will happily let them go.
(ETA: I have also discovered that PBS has a one-hour Buyer's Remorse period for you think about requests that you have made before they send them out. That's kind of awesome, and I will feel better about cancelling things now.)

I thought I had figured out a non-hold way to keep a list of books on the library website, but I was wrong. Boo.

Also, syprina suggested I try the website Goodreads. So far, it hasn't really pulled me in. The site design is bad, and it seems like most of the people who are on it aren't using it for much. Any thoughts from people who love it, hate it, or have other opinions to share?

Also also, does anyone in the Boston area have a Kindle? I just want to look at one and see what it's like before I decide whether I want one. Not that wanting one will necessarily translate to having one, of course - I'm not a corporate chick anymore.

Comments

[saraheeyore.livejournal.com]

I thought I had figured out a non-hold way to keep a list of books on the library website, but I was wrong.

Darn it - I did the same, but when I read this I went to check and no more books. Sigh.

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the fine print says that you can only save the list by exporting it.

You have no idea what a relief it is that someone else had the same reaction.

[saraheeyore.livejournal.com]

Yep, I saw that *this* time. Grrr. It would probably be to their benefit to let people save a list and not just request everything all at once.

[srl.livejournal.com]

jered is local and has a Kindle; he posts about it here and in a number of posts following that. He's particularly following the DRM aspect of Kindle, which I've been interested in.

I have an LJ friend with a Sony Reader

[trouble4hire.livejournal.com]

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