Library Thing (#16)

Let me start by saying I’m an avid reader. I love talking about books as the women in my bookclub can attest. I use iRead (Facebook application) and have gotten some great book suggestions that way. Maybe it’s because the people I interact with on iRead I know personally? I’m not sure.

So, I was excited to try Library Thing. I signed on and began entering the books I’ve read recently. I added tags to most. Sidenote- I’ve enjoyed learning about folksonomy during this course-

Anyway, after diligently entering books I expectantly clicked “recommendations” and was disappointed to see the compiled list. It didn’t seem like much thought had been put into it. It seems they just scanned the authors I listed and recommended their other work. Blah!

I know there are other fancy tools with Library Thing. I could join groups, have discussions etc. For now, I’ll get my online fix with iRead and discuss books the old fashioned way- with friends and a glass of wine.