Hello Everyone,
The second application I reviewed on DigtheLibrary.com was Goodreads for the iPad. To see the original post, please click here.
Summary: This application unites book lovers with technology at their fingertips so they can generate virtual shelves on-the-go. Users can put books on default shelves labeled “read,” “want to read,” and “currently reading,” as well as create shelves to reflect more personal interests and cataloging. By filling shelves, users let Goodreads analyze their interests in order to recommend titles and authors in genres identified as favorites or based on particular items shelves. Regarding social networking, users can write and read reviews, “friend” other users, and recommend titles to their friends.
Contents:
- Fill default and personal shelves with books;
- Write and read reviews;
- “Friend” other users;
- Recommend titles to friends;
- Rate books to see Goodreads-generated recommendations.
Strengths:
- Easily add books to shelves;
- Avoids duplicates by showing where titles have been placed or if they have been rated;
- Browse genre or search for titles and authors;
- Scan books into the application using the iPad camera.
Weakness:
- Does not automatically erase previous query when starting a new search.
Hyperlink that highlights the best features of the resource:
“eReaders > Goodreads App” http://www.goodreads.com/ereaders/138-goodreads-app
Overall Rating: 5/5
I hope this review is of benefit.