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Considering how much I read, I am shocked that I have not talked more about where I post about books I've read, and list the books I want to read. I am always happy to learn more about what others are reading and of course share my thoughts on what I have read. I find bookshelves to be very interesting (and revealing!)

Goodreads is a site for readers to review books, get recommendations, talk about books with others who are interested. You can see what your friends are reading and what they want to read.

The fact that I have two boys who are 6 years apart who are evolving different reading tastes from me and each other means that I am always looking out for good material! 

Goodreads Books my bookshelfGoodreads also has an author program so authors can promote their books and reach their target audience as well as a writing section to get feedback on your writing, from those people, you know, who actually read and buy books.

For comparison of the scale of the Goodreads membership and engagement, the book "Gone Girl" got almost 43,000 reviews on Amazon, but over 113,000 on Goodreads (Amazon has bought Goodreads).

Here are the next few books I'd like to read, and yes, "Eat, Pray, Love" is on there - I've never read it. Hard to believe.


If you don't get it yet, I like books, books and more books! If you want recommendations, and want to see what is on my shelf, go to Goodreads. It is free to join! This blog is listed in my profile.

Happy reading!

See what I am currently reading below.



my currently-reading shelf:
Sally's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (currently-reading shelf)


p.s. I am not getting any $$ for promoting Goodreads.



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