Things just got more ‘intellectual’ in the world of social networks.
Want proof that social networking is not just about a shallow re-representation of a who’s who, or who’s not, of social links. Meet Shelfari, a networking site where the emphasis is on brain rather than brawn. Have no fear you need not be of an ardent scholarly nature, Shelfari links are generated by those ‘good’ reads that are on your own virtual shelf and that you wish to share with others. Kind of like a public library, but less annoying and visually more satisfying than Amazon’s spam ‘recommendations’.
So aside from the non-spamming, another aspect that is really nice about the site is the visualisation of your bookshelf that displays your reads – wonderful if like myself your own bookshelves are already fit to bursting with those well thumbed volumes. Add to this the display of front covers and page turning graphics and yes I am a touch hooked…
Should you so desire, you can join book clubs, ones that you will actually turn up to! And whilst these may be lacking in that shared conversation over a glass of Chablis, there is nothing stopping you from pouring a drop on your side of the screen whilst enthusing about your latest tome of pleasure. Indulgence indeed!
So aside from building your own shelf, other fun additions include the ability to embed your reads into your blogs, website AND (perhaps most importantly) as an addition to other personal profiles on your social networking site(s) of choice…
Oh creation, immersion, shares and damn good procrastination – key elements of what Web 2.0 and social networks are all about! Enjoy! Well worth a play on what promises to be a rather wet Friday/ w/e set of afternoons…
Nice. I prefer goodreads tho. You should check it out.
Anon Three,
I don’t think Joyce could have written Ulysses without a bit of ‘trash fiction’ in his life… now where did i leave my latest copy of Heat?…
Anon Two,
Aha the Potter comp! Good luck! and enjoy the latest tomb! wonder what Rowling will come up with next?…
Anon One, yes am an HP fan , and was reasonably impressed by the latest filmography! didn’t even notice my ‘numb bum’ as i left the movie – always an indication of a good film!
Me too great blog and thanks for shelfari info. Problem is do I display my trash fiction tendencies for all to see or up my display of more grown up and intellectual stuff?
I like the blog! I am also a Shelfari member. What do u think of the new contest http://www.shelfari.com/harrypotter/
I think i can win it!
Add me as a friend “schaufferwaffer”
I really like the blog. You should add the Shelfari blog widget and show off your books. Are you a harry potter fan?