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What is LibraryThing?
LibraryThing Profile

By Daniel Nations, About.com

LibraryThing Social Network

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Website: http://www.librarything.com/
Alexa Ranking: 12,677 (as of 7/7/08)
Description: A social networking website devoted to books
Similar Websites: Shelfari, Goodreads, Revish

LibraryThing Features

  • Create your own custom profile
  • Enter up to 200 books for free
  • Find people with similar tastes in books

What is LibraryThing?

LibraryThing's goal is to be the world's largest book club. Create your own library of books using Amazon, the Library of Congress or other world libraries and then find other people who have similar interests.

You can show your books on a shelf or as a list, and tag your books with your own distinctive keyword. LibraryThing also has author pages that can be used by writers to help promote their books.

Why Should I Use LibraryThing?

Any avid reader will find LibraryThing to be a great way to organize their reading list. By interacting with Amazon and the Library of Congress, books can be easily added and arranged on a virtual bookshelf.

LibraryThing is also a great social network for writers who want to promote their books and connect with their readers.

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