My virtual library I started using Goodreads as a way to structure my reading and don't forget what books I want to read, and now it is my 3rd year of using it. I like how I can choose different editions of the book, or the language I read a book in. Unfortunately not all books in Ukrainian are searchable, but usually it is some old books or small editions, so I have around 90% of my readings in Goodreads lists. Also, I find very useful how I can see the whole series of books from first to last. It saves me time into researching what book to read next. With book series like Dune it is, indeed, very useful. I also like social function of the website. It is fun to peek what your online friends are reading and in case, if it's interesting, to save it on yours to read list.

Useless I can't claim any of my books because someone with the same name as me already has a GoodReads account, so all books published under that name are automatically added to her profile. Since GoodReads are apparently so stupid they have no process at all for two writers having the same name.

Deleting bad reviews I am livid at the fact they removed my negative review in a controversial book. I’ll write that same review again and again. You can’t just delete bad reviews because everyone hated something.

I am reading the negative reviews and… I am reading the negative reviews and cracking up a bit. Goodreads doesn't claim to offer reading books online for free. Also, I'm pretty sure that would be illegal. I personally love the app, it generates accurate suggestions based on the books I've read. However, I can tell there are some technical flaws on their end, the app crashes often and is slow in general. Either way, it's free so I can't complain much.

Hate booming on Goodreads They will encourage hate booming and lie telling about your book, and if the author tries to defend themselves, they will take down your comments. If you are an author, stay off this website. This article is on Time Magazine. BUSINESS COMPANIES HOW EXTORTION SCAMS AND REVIEW BOMBING TROLLS TURNED GOODREADS INTO MANY AUTHORS’ WORST NIGHTMARE How Extortion Scams and Review Bombing Trolls Turned Goodreads Into Many Authors’ Worst Nightmare. This is from New York Times, How Review-Bombing Can Tank a Book Before It’s Published