Me, Social Media, and Goodreads

I created my Goodreads account last August because I read it was a good social media outlet for reaching out to readers, and as a writer (as well as a reader), I like readers, and I wanted readers to get to know me in case I write stuff they might want to read. But after setting up my account, I didn’t do much with it. I had Facebook, and this blog. And then I had Twitter. Isn’t that enough social media? Haven’t I done enough to connect to the reading/writing community? I mean, I want some time left in the day to write stories!

Well, it turns out that Goodreads is more useful to me than just for connecting with other bookish-types. And because of that, I made a decision that I was going to restrict my social media outlets to this blog, Twitter, and Goodreads. I still have a Facebook account, but I rarely visit it. So what do I do with Goodreads, other than add books to my “read” shelf? Well, it has become my primary TBR list, so when I go book shopping, I will check my Goodreads “to-read” shelf first to see what’s there. Also, I have within the last few months begun a policy to update Goodreads when I finish a book with a rating and at least a small review. Writing a review helps me remember what I read, and what I thought about the book, while it’s still fresh in my mind. And hopefully, these reviews will be of use to others. If I reviewed the book more fully on this blog, my Goodreads review will contain a link to that review.

If you’re at all interested in what I’m reading, what I’ve read*, or what I thought about a book you might be considering reading, check out my Goodreads page. You can even friend-request me, so you get updates on what I’m reading and what I’ve read. And while we’re on the social media subject, if you want to follow me on Twitter, you can click HERE or click on the little Twitter widget on the side.

And finally…

… to the person who found this blog using the search term “how does the book Insurgent end?” I will tell you. It ends with the word “begins.” If you want to know more, read the book!

Have a great Friday!

* NOTE: My “read” shelf does not contain every book I’ve read… yet. Okay, it probably never will, but I am working on adding books I’ve read over the years. I may have to re-read some, though, to give them a fair rating.