There are several websites that allow you to find information about books, keep track of the books you have read or want to read, add comments and/or reviews, and exchange ideas about what your are reading.
The three two you are to visit are:
- Shelfari (sorry, according to the news from Amazon, Shelfari has merged with Goodreads).
- Goodreads
- Librarything
Explore each noting ways they are similar and different. Select one of the three to set up an account in. Then add some of your favorite books to your shelf.
In your blog posting:
In your blog posting:
- Embed the reading shelf you created on your blog.
- Write about the site you set up an account in.
- What was the most difficult part of using the site? What did you enjoy about the site?
- Why did you choose this one over the other two?
- How do you think you could use this technology for school projects or for fun?
Goodreads Example:
Librarything Example:
