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Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by hoseja on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @06:57AM (#40914611)
Why do you need apps for books. Stop. Buy a bookcase.
Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by philipptemmel on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @07:16AM (#40914741)
I have a bunch of bookcases at home, thank you for your suggestion. However, I will keep using apps, since that bookcase is not really helpful when I am visiting a book store, strolling around, and adding new books to my wishlist or checking if I already own it. The bookcase also does not recommend me new books based on my reading habits, sadly.
Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by MissTake on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @10:44AM (#40916741)
Because different people do different things?

Some people love to catalog the collection, to add metadata to it, to know what books and/or editions they have when looking at purchasing more books, and to use it to enhance their overall collections.

Also, care to explain how we can store ebooks on a bookcase?

Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by corobo on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @03:00PM (#40919589)
A bookcase would look ridiculous with just the one kindle on it
Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by Suppafly on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @04:05PM (#40920500)
>Why do you need apps for books. Stop. Buy a bookcase.

This is a particularly idiotic take. These apps help you track your reading, they don't replace books or bookcases.

Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by hoseja on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @03:31AM (#40924499)
Why do you need app tracking. Use your brain.
Re:There is still the need for a better Goodreads alternative by Suppafly on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @11:42AM (#40928172)
OK, either you're not well read at all or clearly trolling. Have a nice day.