I recently set up a LibraryThing account, and I have posted a widget that allows you to see the books in my library, right there on the right side of the screen! You can set up your own account by clicking here.
I also set up a Goodreads account about a week ago, and I have been having some fun playing around with it. Set up a Goodreads account here.
LibraryThing and Goodreads have a lot of similarities. Both sites are designed to help you organize your books online and share the books you love with other people.
LibraryThing seems to be more geared toward people who want to catalog books they actually own. I have many books on my Goodreads page that I have gotten from the library and read, or read for a class. But LibraryThing assumes that you own the book unless you move it to a shelve titled "read, but do not own". This emphasis makes sense, given the names of the respective sites.
LibraryThing also has this really cool feature for librarians, where you can sync your LibraryThing account with your OPAC. This includes "tag-based browsing, book recommendations, ratings, reviews, series data, awards information, stack maps, virtual shelf browsers, and more"!
Goodreads, in my opinion, has a more user-friendly interface. And while both websites link to your social media sites, Goodreads has a lot more of a social aspect for me, because none of my friends are on LibraryThing. (Maybe I just need more book-loving friends?)
Both are great for organizing your books, sharing your opinions about them, and getting recommendations. Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments!
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