Library Thing

[~V~]

anyone else use this (http://www.librarything.com)?

it's quite good fun to catalogue your books (you can list up to 200 as a free member) and also to see who else has similar books to you

there's lots more to it such as 'clouds' and recommendations, plus you can read discussions or comments on the books, rate them yourself, etc etc

it's a pretty comprehensive site

[Gyre]

Thanks for the link V, its great, I will most certainly be using it!:mrgreen:

[~V~]

i'm turningpages on there

all i've listed so far are my five favourites (as listed on here) and also the books i'm reading this year.

funny thing is, i don't even have all those books any longer :)

[Janet]

It looks really good, but... I must be a bit stupid because although it says I've added a book, if I go to the libarary bit, there is nothing there! :blush:

[Purple Poppy]

Someone mentioned it a few weeks ago and I have been cataloguing books ever since, so far about 50. It doesn't always recognise them, so it takes longer doing it manually. It's good to have an instant visual record, and I like reading the reviews and comments from others. I enjoy it.

[Icecream]

Lol, I think we'd all end up paying for membership knowing what people are liek on here. 200 wouldn't cover it.

[Polka Dot Rock]

Hey! I went on this months ago, but I wasn't on the forum then so didn't have anyone to link with... :cry2:

...But I do now! :mrgreen: Rather predictably, I'm PolkaDotRock on there, too. Please add me :)

[Janet]

Rather predictably, I'm PolkaDotRock on there, too. Please add me :)
And, also predictably, I'm Bagpuss! :D

I've sussed out how to add books now!

ETA: How do you add someone?

[Polka Dot Rock]

And, also predictably, I'm Bagpuss! :D

I've sussed out how to add books now!

ETA: How do you add someone?

I think it's called Watching on there... Strange. You go into the Search tab at the top of the page, then enter the name you want in the Search User box. Then their profile should come up, and on the right hand side, you can click Add to Your Watch List. Which I've just done with you :D

I think that's how it works, but if there's anything I haven't seen, let me know!

[Janet]

Thanks Amy.

LOL - watching does sound a bit stalkery! I've added you now. :)

[Polka Dot Rock]

Cheers m'dear :mrgreen:

[Purple Poppy]

Just incase you are wondering...see your watchlists...I am Catkintails. Hope its ok to add my name to your lists. If not, I'll delete it.

PP

[Purple Poppy]

Oh, and nice photo Amy! xx

[Kell]

I've just been along & added you all to my watch list. :) I'm down there as kell_smurthwaite, so I'm hard to mistake for anyone else! :lol:

[Ronny]

I use someting similar, I had more than the 200 books allowed for free membership and so I found -

Listal - List the stuff you love! Movies, TV, music, games and books (http://www.listal.com/)

It is much like Librarything but is new, still in developement and is completely free. Tom, the developer, is very good & open to suggestions.

[Janet]

Will look into that one too, Nicky. Thanks.

Library Thing has gone down. Do you think it's our fault for all rushing over in one day?!

[Purple Poppy]

Is it down again? It went down for about ten or fifteen minutes earlier on tonight. They've had trouble with spammers, but I remember the first time I went on at the beginning of Jan it went down for five minutes too.

Pp

[Gyre]

I'm Gyre on the library thing, feel free to add me, I have not done much yet apart from add one book:smile2: will add more later...

[Kell]

Have just added you to my watch list too, Gyre. :)

[Gyre]

Thanks Kell :mrgreen:

[Janet]

Gyre - I've added you. Hope that's okay.

I thought that if I wrote a review it would come up in my library, but it didn't. :( I wonder where it went...

ETA: I can see it when I click on reviews, but I thought it would be on my page too. Hmmm.

[Renniemist]

I am a member of Library thing. I am Renniemist.:roll: I had forgotten all about it. It is so long since I have used it. I am adding everyone to my list if you don’t mind.:)

I am also on Listal as Rennie.:lol:

[Gyre]

Its fine Bagpuss, anyone feel free to add me.

I tried to leave a comment and keeps saying, it has timed out, will try later.

:irked:

[Janet]

I am a member of Library thing. I am Renniemist.:roll: I had forgotten all about it. It is so long since I have used it. I am adding everyone to my list if you don’t mind.:)

I am also on Listal as Rennie.:lol:
I've added you. Listal says it's sent you a request, so I don't know whether you have to accept me back (if you want to!) - I'm Bagpuss on there too.

I think I prefer Listal, actually - it seems easier to navigate!

[Gyre]

I just checked out Listal (thanks for the tip), I'm Gyre there too x

[~V~]

i'm WastingTime on listal

i tried adding stuff from the top rated stuff, but it seems quite picky as to which ones it adds. need to get my head round it a bit better

[Purple Poppy]

I looked at Listral, but think I'll stick with Librarything.

[Ronny]

There is a forum area on Listal if you click on the Groups link in the top right corner and it can be very helpful for getting started and fixing gliches.

BTW, I go by Chuckmuck at Listal:)

[Janet]

i'm WastingTime on listal

Hmm - despite me copying/pasting you, it says WastingTime is not on database. :10_confused:

[~V~]

Hmm - despite me copying/pasting you, it says WastingTime is not on database. :10_confused:

weird.

have copied the top line so you can see

Welcome WastingTime [Logout] (http://www.listal.com/logout) - http://www.listal.com/images/marseilles/contacts_16.gif Members (http://www.listal.com/members/) http://www.listal.com/images/marseilles/group_16.gif Friends (http://www.listal.com/friends/) http://www.listal.com/images/marseilles/chat_16.gif Groups (http://www.listal.com/groups/) http://www.listal.com/images/marseilles/mail_16.gif Mail (http://www.listal.com/messages/)

[Janet]

Bizarre!

'WastingTime' was not found in the user database
Have you added me?

[Kell]

I did have a Listal account, but I kinda lost interest in it - I rather like the LibraryThing set-up though...

[Angel]

What a good site! I will be using this one

[Paul]

I'm a paid-up member on Library Thing with way more than 200 books and I think it is great! Even if, for security reasons, I am there under a different name which I close hold. People there can see my name there, which is sufficient for all purposes there.

[Purple Poppy]

It occured to me today, that having all the books catalogued on a site like Librarything, is good for insurance purposes. People who don't read are frequently taken aback by the numbers of books I have (or have had in the past). At least this way you have some proof.
(Although, of course, someone could enter books they don't own...but why bother!)

[mrstrecool]

I've spent half the day on Listal filling in my fave books, etc. I LOVE making lists. I'm finding it highly addictive!:D

[JudyB]

Thanks for the link to LibraryThing - am currently adding my books to it. Do you get extra features if you pay?

[Polka Dot Rock]

I think you get an unlimited amount of books that you can add, whereas you can 'only' add 200 on the free account.
I'm not sure what else you may get, tho.

[Purple Poppy]

I've decided to pay a lifetime fee as I have so many books to add. Not sure what the other benefits are though. I am looking at it from the point of view of insurance, if nothing else. You can also get a download of your library contents onto your mobile if you are book shopping and have forgotten what you've got, (available to everyone I think) Might be better having a separate wish list feature for that though.
Anyway, better start cataloguing.

[Polka Dot Rock]

How much did that cost, PP?

[Michelle]

I don't have time to sit and catologue all my books!!

[Acesare*]

I don't have time to sit and catologue all my books!!

Poor Michelle, you don't even get time to sit :hug:

[Purple Poppy]

Amy asked

How much did that cost, PP?


It costs £13.06. Not bad. I will trawl round later and see if there are other perks.

Pp

[JudyB]

I don't have time to sit and catologue all my books!!


Neither do I! - I've squandered loads of time on this, I'm totally addicted!!! Would love to see some sort of wish list feature though.

[Purple Poppy]

Yes.I agree. We can mention it though. There's a thread somewhere...I have seen it.

The only reason I can catalogue is because I am not working at present.

[~V~]

Amy asked


It costs £13.06. Not bad. I will trawl round later and see if there are other perks.

Pp

blimey! that's cheap

[JudyB]

Would love to see some sort of wish list feature though.

Have got round this by tagging books as read, TBR or wishlist - that way you can create separate lists by clicking on the different tag options.

[Purple Poppy]

Ah...I see. Thanks Judy . Can I add you to my watching list?

[Bunny]

thank for the link, i think I might use that

[Purple Poppy]

Well if you do, you can add us all to your watching list (funny thing to call it!). We'll all keep each other company lol

[JudyB]

Ah...I see. Thanks Judy . Can I add you to my watching list?

Yes, thank you - haven't picked up on the 'watching' element yet though.

I had sent a message to the site improvements thread on Library Thing suggesting a wish list section and it turns out they are working on one. Having since however worked out a solution I'm happy with that. I've worked out that if I tag my wishlist books and then click on wishlist it isolates them onto one page - had a thought then that I could print it and use it as a book shopping list. Oh my geeky side is starting to expose its self!!!

[Purple Poppy]

No. its a really good idea. Thank you for sharing it with us. I would have thought a wish list was more relevant to send to your mobile, if you're stuck infront of a shelf in the bookshop, wondering whats on your list! I will put some of mine down, tag them as you suggest and see what happens.:) Thanks Judy.

[princessponti]

This is really exciting! I've just looked at it now and have put on the four books that are in the room with me (too lazy to go downstairs!!).. can't wait to put the rest on.. what a great idea!

[princessponti]

ooo.. there is a person with four of my books in their library.. and they are called 'SilverWraith' :lol: I thought it may be Wraith's Dad (as in a silver fox).. but I've checked, and it's a Wraith of the female variety... ;)

[Purple Poppy]

Whats your ID Princess?

[mrstrecool]

I've been adding my books to Library Thing this morning. I use my other alter ego on there - agentscully!!

I can't believe how easy it is to use. It has made me realise how many of my books I haven't actually read yet though!

[Purple Poppy]

Mrstrecool said
I can't believe how easy it is to use. It has made me realise how many of my books I haven't actually read yet though!

I am the same. I'm amazed at the number of books I haven't read yet, and want to re-read some that I read as a child.I'm going to adopt Judy's method of tagging my TBRs and I think that will push the number on Mount TBR into the clouds!
I will add you to my watch list and leave you a message when I go on later Mrstrecool.

[The Library Nook]

What a good idea, now I need to have the energy to put all my books in there! Thanks for the heads up about it.

[princessponti]

MOTMPP, my id is the same as here! :lol: I'm nothing but predictable! I have no alter ego aside from this one...

[Icecream]

I've just got round to joining this, however, it will take me rather a long time to catalogue my books etc. I have lot's of other things to do. In fact I should be cleaning the kitchen instead of roaming around here..

[Kell]

I've just added you to my ever-growing watch list, Icecream. :)

[Icecream]

Thanks. I'll get round to adding you guys some day too.:mrgreen:

[Purple Poppy]

I've just added you too! Well i hope it was you...unless Kell knows several Icecreams!;)

[Kell]

Nope, just the one. :) There were several variations listed, but only one who had just joined today, so I figured that was the Icecream we all knew. :mrgreen:

[madcow]

I've just created my list, looks like it could be fun!
(But it could take me a while to list everything!!!)

[Nici76]

Oh! I didn't even know this thread existed! I have done one, It's in my signature.

I think this will be a very useful site! :D

[happyanddandy]

Has anyone got a book listed on Librarything that nobody else has got? I have one! :mrgreen:

[Nici76]

:DHas anyone got a book listed on Librarything that nobody else has got? I have one! :mrgreen:

Have you? That's quite an achievement!!! Do you mind sharing with us what it is? :D

[happyanddandy]

:D

Have you? That's quite an achievement!!! Do you mind sharing with us what it is? :D


Its called The 'Triplet Diaries' by Jackie Clune - a documntary about her pregnancy, birth and the first year of having triplets. I enjoyed it very much but obviously not everybody does! :lol:

[madcow]

How do you know? Sorry it might sound like a dumb question.

[happyanddandy]

How do you know? Sorry it might sound like a dumb question.


If you click onto one of your books the 'social data' words appear - scroll down to the bottom of the page and it will list how many and who has the same book as you! :smile2:

[Nici76]

It would seem as if I am the only person who has "The know" by Martina Cole!

[madcow]

It would seem as if I am the only person who has "The know" by Martina Cole!
Hmm I have it on my list!

[Nici76]

Hmm I have it on my list!

Hmmm that's odd! Looks like Library Thing has got it wrong!

[madcow]

Looks like i have 4 not shared with anyone else!
Dancing With His Heart - Katherine Warwick
Queen of Tamborine - Jane Garden
Mistral's Daughter - Judith Krantz
The Mallon Trilogy - Catherine Cookson

[Kell]

I have six listed that show as me being the only holder:

1) Broken Skin by Stuart MacBride (but it's brand new, so not surprising)
2) The Crystal Chalice by Debora Hill & Sandra Brandenburg
3) Daughters of the Doge by Edward Charles (another brand new one)
4) Karma by Holly A Harvey (although I borrowed this from PP)
5) An Open Vein by J M Warwick
6) The Spur on the Plate by Maureen Rylance

No's. 2, 3 ad 6 were all reviewed either for the author, the publisher or for another site.

[Nici76]

I have got An Open Vein by J M Warwick on mine....

[Louiseog]

I've got Queen of the Tambourine on mine but its has a u in it could that be why?

[madcow]

I've got An Open Vein on mine too!

[Kell]

I have got An Open Vein by J M Warwick on mine....I've got An Open Vein on mine too!Do yours register that someone else has a copy? I can't figure out why mine doesn't!

[happyanddandy]

Do yours register that someone else has a copy? I can't figure out why mine doesn't!


I wonder if it's because of a different publisher or ISBN number?

[Nici76]

Do yours register that someone else has a copy? I can't figure out why mine doesn't!

Yes mine says that there are 3 people who have this book on their list.

[madcow]

yes mine says 4 members have it on their lists

[Michelle]

Ok, I've surcumbed! Now, do I really have to sit upstairs and type in all the ISBNs?:roll:

[Icecream]

I have joined, but I just don't have time to go through all my books. Maybe I'll start a few at a time, but I really have more important things on my agenda at the moment.

[Kell]

I just started with the books I had read from the start of this year (since I started around the end of February) so I wouldn't have the stress of putting all my other books on, but I may well upgrade shortly to the Lifetime Membership and list them all eventually...

[Michelle]

I starting to hunt you all down, add to my 'watch list', and leave you a message. :) I've also made us a group.. http://www.librarything.com/groups/bcf

[Nici76]

Iv'e joined the group - what a great idea! And replied to your message :D

[madcow]

I've joined too. :mrgreen:

[Nici76]

With having the group, it's intesting to see what books we have in common!

[Louiseog]

And me for all the above

[happyanddandy]

Just going to have a look at the group!:lol:

[poppy]

I've only just joined this, so haven't got very far yet ....I was so thrilled to find two people who shared 14 of my 41 books listed so far.


http://www.librarything.com/catalog/briar-rose

[Renniemist]

Hi I have just found the group. Great idea. I posted a message.:D

[madcow]

How much is paid membership on the library thing?

[happyanddandy]

I paid up about 2 months ago - without looking at my Mastercard bill I think it converted to about £20 :smile2:

[Kell]

Lifetime membership is only $25, so I think that's maybe about £12/£13. $10 for a year's membership works out at about £5/£6 roughly (I think). I'll probably be paying up for lifetime membership at the end of this month, or perhaps next - I'm getting closer and closer to the 200 limit for a free membership!

[Purple Poppy]

I paid my lifetime sub in Jan 2007 and I've just checked the paypal details, it was £13.06.
Not bad!
Pp

[Nici76]

That seems very good value PP. I think I will do the same on pay day!

[madcow]

I paid my lifetime sub in Jan 2007 and I've just checked the paypal details, it was £13.06.
Not bad!
Pp
Thanks, might just take it up when I get paid again.

[Nici76]

I am just loving Library Thing - It is such an excellent site!!!!! :yahoo:
I seem to be on there everyday updating my list!!

It's so nice to keep a record of all my books! :D

[JudyB]

It's very addictive isn't it! I enjoyed being able to put childhood books on that I don't have any more - cheating but gratifying as it's become my virtual bookcase. Also as a lot of the books I read are from the library it's nice again to add them to my 'virtual bookcase'. I've tagged all the books I've read this year '2007' so that I can eventually draw up a list that will show what I've read this year - the possibilities with LibraryThing are endless . . .

[Kylie]

I've also joined the BCF group at Library Thing. It's going to take a while to add all my books, but it's fun so I don't mind :smile2: I can see I'm going to have to get a lifetime membership as well, but not until I get near the 200 mark.

[carm]

hi everyone- i also joined the bcf group at library thing and i jut love talking about books and meeting new people.... for all the harry potter fans out there i just saw that jk rowling is considering an 8th book in the series- more like an encyclopedia of sorts:mrgreen: ps- i love the icons!!!!

[poppy]

What name are you using on librarything carm, so we can all add you to our watchlists:lurker:

I've just changed my username, found I could use poppy after all ...hope I'm not confusing everyone.

http://www.librarything.com/profile/poppy1

Also joined up on listal to list music ...is quite good once you get the hang of it.

http://poppy1.listal.com/

[Nici76]

The link to my Library Thing is in my signature and I managed to get Nici76 there as well! :D

I may try Listal - I do like making lists!!!! :lol:

[poppy]

I just added you to my watchlist Nici and said hi :D I still don't think I've added everyone but there's pages to wade through now :roll:

[Nici76]

Aw Thanks! :D

[Renniemist]

Hi Poppy I popped over to Librarything and added you to my watch list. I am renniemist there too.:D

[poppy]

Lol, I just saw that Rennie and I've replied and added you too. But Nici, it wasn't you I said hello to ...that was the other day. I said hi to Judy65 but called her Nici, so had to go back and change it ....I seriously think I'm losing the plot.:doh:

[Nici76]

But Nici, it wasn't you I said hello to ...that was the other day. I said hi to Judy65 but called her Nici, so had to go back and change it ....I seriously think I'm losing the plot.:doh:

Oh dear! :lol: and yes, I have seen your message you sent the other day!

P.S. I lurve your avatar! :D

[carm]

hi poppy- on library thing im cdyankeefan- i love posting so drop me a line - carm

[Fiona]

I'm Safia over there:http://www.librarything.com/catalog/Safia

It is addictable - but I've been forgetting about it recently. I only have 50 more books before I have to update it oh dear...

[happyanddandy]

I have a message at Librarything offering books for review - did anyone else have a similar message? I haven't replied yet and it does say if you are outside the USA you will not get the Random House books to review only ones from your country. :smile2:

[Michelle]

Nope, nothing on my account...

[Nici76]

Nothing on mine either...

[Kell]

Yes - all LT members can sign up for it, but at present, books will only be assigned to US members. There's hope that they'll be able to extend the same offer to other, non-US members, at some point in the future.

So, of course, I've signed up in preparation! :lol:

[Louiseog]

I did too and signed up!

[Maureen]

I don't get this Library Thing. What are the advantages of (painfully )listing all your books?

[Nici76]

I find it very addictive!!!

I did find it very useful to print a copy of my "to buy" list when i was going to my book shop on Wednesday.

It's also nice to have a record of what books i own and what books i have read!

[Michelle]

Kell - can we sign up for it, if we don't get a message? (feeling very left out :( )

[Louiseog]

There's a group called Early reviewers that seems to be where you sign up.

[Michelle]

Thanks Louise - I did actually find it in their blog. As with most things, I can't see it coming outside the US for a while, so I think I'll wait until I have my new address to sign up - will be one less place to contact about a change of address!!

[happyanddandy]

I don't get this Library Thing. What are the advantages of (painfully )listing all your books?


Maureen - it's a geeky systems thing for me about organisation and control - in fact I am a self confessed control freak and 'Librarything' fulfuls something in me!! :lol:

I will sign up to this reviewing thing if others have - thank :smile2:you

[poppy]

I don't get this Library Thing. What are the advantages of (painfully )listing all your books?

What I like most about it, is finding there are actually other people out there who like and own the same books as me :D Gives you ideas of other books to try, as well.

[Nici76]

If anybody has time, can you go onto my Library Thing and see if you know what the message means under Groups. It is written in red, thanks....

[carm]

i gpt the same message nici- i have no clue what it means- sorry- carm

[Nici76]

Hmmm strange - thanks anyway Carm!

[Michelle]

It's just something their end.. some sort of database problem, I think.

[JudyB]

Maureen - it's a geeky systems thing for me about organisation and control - in fact I am a self confessed control freak and 'Librarything' fulfuls something in me!! :lol:

I will sign up to this reviewing thing if others have - thank :smile2:you


Yes it appeals to my geeky side as well. Also I get a thrill (easily pleased :lol:) seeing all the book covers on one page. I have sent messages to people who read the lesser read writers that I like to find out their views - so that's been good too.

[happyanddandy]

If anybody has time, can you go onto my Library Thing and see if you know what the message means under Groups. It is written in red, thanks....


Can't locate what you are referring to Nici :smile2:

[Nici76]

No it's gone now...how very strange!

[happyanddandy]

No it's gone now...how very strange!

Spooky!!

[Paul]

I like to read other people's thoughts about the books I have. Whether they agree or not, I think it is fascinating. Very happy with the service. :D

[Nici76]

I would like to tag my Raven Hart books on LibraryThing but I'm not sure what to catergarise it as - it's not horror but it is about vampires. Any ideas anyone? Thanks!

[Kell]

How about tagging them as "supernatural", Nici?

[Nici76]

Yes, I think I will, thanks Kell!

[happyanddandy]

I see Librarything is down for the time being :blush:

[Nici76]

Still? It was down hours ago as well, they must have a big problem!

[JudyB]

It was down last night as well.

[Lilywhite]

maybe it couldn't cope with all our books.....

:eek:

[JudyB]

:lol: oh dear and I wanted to add more!!!

[happyanddandy]

Librarything is back up and running!! :smile2:

[Michelle]

I've gotten all behind on this.. it'll take me ages to work out what I haven't yet added! Is everyone else usingit regularly, or forgetting?

[Louiseog]

I've gotten all behind on this.. it'll take me ages to work out what I haven't yet added! Is everyone else usingit regularly, or forgetting?
Still addicted!:blush:

[Kell]

Yup, I'm still using it. I tend to add the books when I get them, but if I've forgotten, I add them once their read, because i add the reviews to them.

[happyanddandy]

Still using Librarything - still have books to sort and dates

[Nici76]

Yep i'm still using mine and keeping it up to date!

[Purple Poppy]

Unfortunately, like Michelle I have got behind. I was listing everything very methodically, and adding new books as soon as I got them, and then I went through a very tired patch, and didn't. Consequently, I will have to spend time checking what's on and what isn't. Bit of a bind, but I still think it's a good thing.
Pp

[JudyB]

I've kept up to date with adding 'currently reading' books, reviews etc but I've got behind on adding the contents of my bookcase and no longer know where I'm up to and think that I've moved books around which will make it harder!

Still love it though!:D

[Icecream]

I have completely forgotten. I have been so busy with getting the house sorted out (it is a mess), and of course seeing to Katie every five minutes means not much gets done. Maybe next century when the house is junk free and completely redecorated, fixed up and furnished and the children grow up I might get chance to sit down. Failing that I might find a free afternoon nearer to the present when I won't feel guilty about the mountain of work that needs doing here.:lol:

[Fiona]

I forget, then remember and then I have to remember all the books I've bought and read etc. I've got 158 up so far. Soon I'll have to pay a subscription. :/

[happyanddandy]

I got 4 invites to be a friend today from BCF Librarythingers!! :lol:

[Kylie]

I've been keeping mine up-to-date with all new purchases, but I haven't made much more progress in adding the rest of my books (mostly my books on the occult/supernatural so I'm not in too much hurry to add them - so long as I've got my 'novels' on there, I'm happy).

[Paul]

Yes, my books go in pretty much as soon as I get them home. But if not, then I am always looking at the site, almost daily, to read the reviews of books that I have, so there is always ready opportunity to stay current. I love the reviews feature more than anything.

[Echo]

I don't want to pay for an extended account, so I maxed the free one up to 201 books, so I wasn't able to put in all of them. But, at least it's a sampling. I'm trying to catalog all of my books in an Excel spreadsheet (I'm sorry if I've mentioned this before), and I'm actually up to about 250 books, but I haven't physically gone through all of them...I don't feel like digging through all of my boxes and closets. :tong:

[Hazeltree]

I've just been having a look at the Library Thing website. Do you guys enter the exact edition that you own, or just go with the title?

[Kell]

I add my books by the ISBN number. If it doesn't come up, I then do it by title, but amend the details so it reflects my own copy as much as possible.

[happyanddandy]

I've just been having a look at the Library Thing website. Do you guys enter the exact edition that you own, or just go with the title?


I use author or title and then look for my edition - if not there then I choose similar - I have managed to upload a picture of a text book once!!

[Louiseog]

I do that and then find my cover (or one I like)

[Paul]

ISBN against amazon does well enough for me. For older books I'll search further for cover or edition and look in Library of Congress. But for something that works so easily and allows me to tag books as I wish, I'm not inclined to be too finicky. I don't have rarities that need precise imprint information, nor am I selling to a market place, so I'm very happy.

[Echo]

I do a title search through amazon, but I always edit the titles once I have them on my list so that the edition information doesn't appear. I then go through the publication dates and change them to the original dates.

[happyanddandy]

The layout has changed in the edit/social screen - at first glance seems fine - have a look and see what you think :smile2:

[happyanddandy]

I have an invite for Early Reviewers of books soon to be released - sadly only 1 is available to the UK and there are lots wanting them :irked:

[Kell]

I've requested it anyway - you never know - one of us might get one! And I promise that if I get it and it's any good, I'll pass it around for others to read in a book ring. :)

It's a good sign that they're starting to get books available for the UK members though - now they've had one, they're bound to get more as there are definitely a lot of UK members interested, that's for sure!

[JudyB]

I had a message on LibraryThing saying that I will be getting an EarlyReviewers book - has anyone else been lucky enough to be chosen?

[happyanddandy]

I had a message on LibraryThing saying that I will be getting an EarlyReviewers book - has anyone else been lucky enough to be chosen?


oh I am jealous!! I am just going to check,,, :smile2:

[happyanddandy]

Nooo! I have a 'we regret' message :blush:

[JudyB]

My message was a bit odd as I first got a 'we regret' message then another one 2 hours later saying the first one was a lie and that I was receiving a book.

[Kell]

I got the "we regret" message, followed by the, "Oops - I was lying - you're getting Boy A after all" message. Am well chuffed to be one of the first batch of Brits getting LT Early Review books.I rpomise that once I've read and reviewed it, I'll offer it up for a Book Ring, so others who didn't get one this time round can have a read of it too. :)

[happyanddandy]

I got the "we regret" message, followed by the, "Oops - I was lying - you're getting Boy A after all" message. Am well chuffed to be one of the first batch of Brits getting LT Early Review books.


oh no I'm really left out now :blush:

[Kell]

When I list it for the book ring, I'll put you right at the top of the list, HandD. :friends0:

[happyanddandy]

When I list it for the book ring, I'll put you right at the top of the list, HandD. :friends0:


aw thanks :smile2:

[chicken]

Ive joined it too I am chicken156 on there because someone has already got chicken :irked: Its good, I keep thinking "must read that again" to all the books I've listed so far! Hope I live to be about 200 years old or I am going to run out of time :mrgreen:

[princessponti]

The Decembers Early Reviewers list is up: http://www.librarything.com/er/list

...but it only appears to be for readers in the US, Canada and Iraq :( .poo.

[chicken]

Crikey - some of those choices look like heavy going. Maybe next time.

[happyanddandy]

I have several invites to 'friends' on Librarything who have not replied to me - hmmm..... :irked:

[Michelle]

Yep, I still have pendings also. However, they might not be regularly logging in.. I know I don't any more.

[princessponti]

I have several invites to 'friends' on Librarything who have not replied to me - hmmm..... :irked:

you have an extra friend now :) x

[angerball]

I've just joined and am in the process of entering all my books. :thud: My username is angerball, if anyone wants to look me up or 'friend' me. :mrgreen:

If I want to separate the books I own, from the ones I have read but don't own (ie. borrowed), do I do that using tags?

[happyanddandy]

If I want to separate the books I own, from the ones I have read but don't own (ie. borrowed), do I do that using tags?

Yes - use tags and you can use more than one tag for a book eg, if you have a library book that you read in 2007 - you can tag it 'Read 2007, library loan' ie put a comma between tags and it will appear in both categories :smile2:

[angerball]

Brilliant, thanks HandD! :D

[burghead lass]

Angerball just asked you to be my friend aka HeathersLaw

[angerball]

Yup - I've sent you a friend request. Hope I've done it right. :smile2:

It's so much fun, listing my books! :mrgreen:

Just finished pretty much all my books - 348 of them. Phew! :thud: I haven't done my e-books, and I have one box of Reader's Digest books in the cellar to go, but I'm pretty much done. Only took me about 5 hours...and I haven't added any tags or reviews or anything yet. :roll:

Updated my sig, with my LibraryThing link. :mrgreen:

Edited again: Have just gone through and added all of you as friends (hope I haven't missed anyone - if I have, it's totally unintentional). Hope that's ok; if not, just reject me. :tong:

[Nici76]

My LibraryThing link in my signature doesn't seem to be working properly. Instead of taking you to my page it takes you to the LibraryThing main page.

Is anyone else having this problem?

[JudyB]

Hi Nici

Mine seems ok but it takes you through to my profile first which is where it is linked to.

[Nici76]

Hello Judy,

I tried clicking on your link and it's not working for me, the same thing is happening. LibraryThing obviously doesn't like me anymore!

[Michelle]

Nici, are you signed in? I'm getting a message saying they have a high load, and you must be signed in to view individual pages. Once signed in, both yours and Judy's links work fine.

[JudyB]

I've just tried yours Nici and it worked fine for me.

[Nici76]

No i'm not signed in. That must be why then. It works fine when i'm signed in.

I was trying to go in without being signed in, hopefully the high load will go soon!

[angerball]

Yup - I was getting the same thing too. Once I sign in though, it takes me to where I want to go. :)

[Lilywhite]

I must admit, I forgot about my Librarything and spent ages updating it again :roll:

I promise to look after it more in 2008 :D

[Laramie]

i have a librarything account now, but i don't really know how to use it so could people please add me?? pweeeez??? the link's in my siggy

[happyanddandy]

i have a librarything account now, but i don't really know how to use it so could people please add me?? pweeeez??? the link's in my siggy


I have invited you to be my friend :smile2:

[Laramie]

ooh fankoo :) *nips off to work out how to accept* lol

edit: yay i did it :) i now have a friend...i feel so loved...

but i want more, please! :D

[madcow]

I've sent you an invitation too DWMG.

[Louiseog]

And me

[The Library Nook]

I must keep my LibraryThing updated, I always forget I have it. Off now to have a look:)

[princessponti]

I've just updated mine, now half of my books are on their :) ...didn't realise how many I had that I hang on to just for the sake of it... clear out time is coming I think!!! :)

*trundles off to find DWMG*

[angerball]

Have just sent you an invite, DWMG. :D

[Laramie]

ooh, thankies people :D I am loved!
*nips off to accept invites*

edit: wow, i have so many friends now :D thank you again!

[Michelle]

I keep forgetting to update mine.. I have no idea what's on there and what's not now! :roll:

[Laramie]

wow, librarything is great! i just added my first book; it looks like it'll be really useful :D

I keep forgetting to update mine.. I have no idea what's on there and what's not now! :roll:
lol I invited you as a friend Michelle xx
I know how to now!! lol

[Laramie]

I can't work out how to add authors to your favourites list...help!! pweeeez!!

edit: s'ok, I found it :)

[Kell]

I haven't updated my books on there in a while, but I still peruse the various groups on there pretty regularly.

[The Library Nook]

If anyone wants to add me as a friend please do, its a.book.in.the.life

I haven't a clue how to do it and maybe if I had friends it would encourage me to use it more:)

[Laramie]

I added you :)

[Kylie]

I've been very disciplined at adding my books :mrgreen:

I've realised that I don't have many of you as friends so I've sent a few invitations (ignore them if you want :blush:) If I've left you out I'm on there as KylieL.

[The Library Nook]

I added you :)

Thanks I have just accepted you:)

[Laramie]

cool :D
kyliel i accepted you too :D

[angerball]

Just sent you a 'friend' request, a.book.in.the.life. :)

[The Library Nook]

Thanks to all my new friends:)

[The Library Nook]

Right I think I am up to date with the books in my flat, apart from all my teaching books which I can't face! I have loads of books in my mums loft but won't get to them until me and OH move into our own house and live in more than a shoebox:)

[The Library Nook]

OK I think I am being really daft- how do I add reviews to LibraryThing? Do I have to have a paid account?

[The Library Nook]

OK I have done it lol! Couldn't see for looking.

[angerball]

^It took me a while to find it, too. Not very easy to find, is it?

[The Library Nook]

^It took me a while to find it, too. Not very easy to find, is it?

I am sure I must have looked on the page about 4 times before posting here- I am sure it is conspiring against me:mrgreen:

[princessponti]

I've JUST discovered the news section!!! Previously I thought adding friends was a little pointless as you still had to nip over to their profile to view their catelogue... but I was mistaken!! you can just click on the news bit and it tells you what everyone else has been up to (mostly at the moment it says that a.book.in.the.life has added a million books!

I bet you all knew this already but I'm sharing anyway as it makes it more fun!!

..it's the little icon to the right of 'member connections' and 'members with your books'

[The Library Nook]

I've JUST discovered the news section!!! Previously I thought adding friends was a little pointless as you still had to nip over to their profile to view their catelogue... but I was mistaken!! you can just click on the news bit and it tells you what everyone else has been up to (mostly at the moment it says that a.book.in.the.life has added a million books!

I bet you all knew this already but I'm sharing anyway as it makes it more fun!!

..it's the little icon to the right of 'member connections' and 'members with your books'
Wow I didn't know that! And oops how embarassing:)

[princessponti]

Not embarrassing at all!!! :D fun!! ... once you're in that section you can also see everyones latest reviews!! Yay!! I'm going to have fun reading them!!

[The Library Nook]

lol me too! And I think I need to pay for a lifetime account too, nearly at my quota:)

[princessponti]

really so soon?! oop... i guess i may join you when i put the rest of my books on!

[The Library Nook]

Yep only another 25 or so books to go!

[happyanddandy]

well now I have to go and look for the 'news' bit - I have been a member for a long time and haven't spotted this bit :blush:

[happyanddandy]

ok I found it - I swear that was not there before??? :blush:

[The Library Nook]

ok I found it - I swear that was not there before??? :blush:

lol that's becoming a common quote with LT!

[princessponti]

..I've just been playing with the LibraryThing 'bookmarklet' :mrgreen: ..you add it to your favourites, and when you're in amazon and find something you want, you can click it and it'll plop it into your catelogue! ...Librarything is amazing!!! :)

number 7, in the tools tab

[The Library Nook]

Wow brilliant! Keep this tips coming lol!

[JudyB]

..I've just been playing with the LibraryThing 'bookmarklet' :mrgreen: ..you add it to your favourites, and when you're in amazon and find something you want, you can click it and it'll plop it into your catelogue! ...Librarything is amazing!!! :)

number 7, in the tools tab

I can't get this to move to my browser.

[princessponti]

I thought it was just me!! I could get into my favourites by dragging and dropping it, but to get it onto my toolbar it was more difficult.

Johnny right clicked on an existing link I had on the toolbar and selected properties. Then he right clicked on the librarything link and selected properties. On the 'general' tab for both you have the address (URL). He swapped the librarything link address for the other one and it worked easy peesy!! ...He also changed the name of the link to read Add to Librarything to stop confusion...

I hope this helps! It was quite straight forward really, just not sure I explained it well!! Let me know how you get on.

Of to read Russell now.. see you guys tomorrow xx

[JudyB]

Thanks Princess - I seem to have managed to do it a different way - I added it to favourites by right clicking, then found a book on Amazon and while on that page I clicked the link in favourites - does that make sense? It seems to have worked as the book has come up in the 'add books' section.

[princessponti]

Yay! I can see it would be really useful when shopping, I always see things I want when buying for others!

[happyanddandy]

There are 6 books available to request for Brits on Early Reviewers if you are interested :smile2:

[happyanddandy]

Am being sent a book via Early Reviewers called 'In Search of Adam' by Caroline Smailes.

Sounds a bit harrowing according to Amazon reviews :blush:

[JudyB]

I'm lucky enough to be sent The Blackest Bird: A Novel of History and Murder (http://www.librarything.com/work/4807950) by Joel Rose.

Sounded good in the write up - more Victorian mystery if I remember rightly.

[Kell]

I'm being sent the same one as you, Judy. :)

[Michelle]

I'm getting In Search of Adam (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Search-Adam-Caroline-Smailes/dp/1905548559) - not sure what I'll think of it, but it's certainly had good reviews.

[JudyB]

I'm being sent the same one as you, Judy. :)


We'll be able to swap notes :D

[Michelle]

This is interesting, a thread discussing how people are chosen (http://www.librarything.com/talktopic.php?topic=30261).
Factors that suggest someone likely to review a book, and talk about it widely, on LibraryThing and elsewhere.
So, being a member on here, and especially someone who writes reviews, may help a little. :)

[happyanddandy]

They have just added Librarything local which lists bookshops, veues and what's on in your area - very useful :smile2:

[JudyB]

Oh that's what it is! I clicked on mine and it didn't do anything.

[happyanddandy]

Oh that's what it is! I clicked on mine and it didn't do anything.


Hmm... I wonder why? Did you try the tab next/near to Zietgeist?

[JudyB]

I've tried it again in profile and it worked this time thanks. It's a nice idea.

[Kylie]

Very cool! I didn't think it would show much for me, but there are plenty of bookshops listed, including some I've never heard of. :mrgreen:

[happyanddandy]

March Early Reviewers books now available - quick!!

[happyanddandy]

I've snagged another Early Reviewer book - it's called 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' by Rebecca Miller

Looks interesting :smile2:

[JudyB]

Snap - just found out I'm getting that book also - can't believe I've managed to get another.

[Michelle]

Aww, I didn't get one this time.. and I'm still waiting for Feb's book!

[happyanddandy]

I don't have my Feb one yet either. Looking in the Early Reviewers talk it seems you can wait quite a while. Some people get very upset if they don't get a book!

[JudyB]

I'm reading my Feb book at the mo - it's slow progress - been busy with work etc but I will have some time on my own later in the week and hope to make progress - especially with another book on the way.:lol: