Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, this feature includes random weekly top tens. This week's list is - Top Ten Bookish Websites/Organizations/Apps/Etc. I absolutely love my resources, and I would love to share them with you! Here's my list (in no particular order):
- Goodreads - This one is fairly obvious, or at least it will be a popular choice. It's a great resource to find new books to read, keep track of what you've read/want to read, and trade recommendations with friends. I adore Goodreads big time. Thank goodness there's an Android app now!
- NetGalley - This is a fantastic place to find free ARCs to read in exchange for reviews. Honest ones, obviously. They're based on approval, but as long as you're a blogger with a following and meet requirements, you should get them!
- Galley Grab - Simon & Schuster's Galley Grab is similar to NetGalley, but it's emailed to you. As long as they haven't already been published, they should be available to you. Love this one too!
- Barnes and Noble - I use this website a lot when gathering my information of publication dates, number of pages, age range, etc. I also buy from them because I get money back for my student loans.
- BookReporter - This is fabulous website for book clubs, book reviews, and info on movies made from books, among other things. They have giveaways and contests too. LOTS of bookish info.
- Free Book Friday - Sign up every week for a chance to win one of four free books: fiction, teen, romance, or indie.
- Local Libraries - Goodness, I don't know what I would do without my public libraries. I'm lucky to have two library districts close to home and work, with a total of over 20 libraries included in them. I also have a third library district with three more libraries. LOVE them!!
- Overdrive - This is usually accessed through your library, but it's digital access to ebooks and downloadable audio books. Good stuff!
- Springpad - This is not really book-related, but it is an app I use to keep my notes and reminders for posts, reviews, and such. The best part: it syncs with your phone if you have the app on there too.
- Book bloggers - They are absolutely my favorite organization in the world. I love this community. They're friendly, helpful, and made of awesome. <3
These are great! Obviously I use a lot of them already, however I did not know about Free Fridays. Springpad sounds like a great app and I may give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteFree Book Friday?? Yes please! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI started with all the websites before they became as interactive as they are now. Wish I knew more about apps for books. Perhaps we'll have a Top Ten just for that one week.
ReplyDeleteHere's my Top Ten List of Bookish Websites.
thanks so much for sharing! those are great resources!
ReplyDeleteBound & Determined to Find a Good Read
I need to get more familiar with NetGalley. I have it on my list because I'm a member. But, I haven't really checked it out yet.
ReplyDeleteHope you all enjoy! I'll check out your blogs in a bit here. Thanks for stopping by!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome list! Its nice to have all of these resources in one place!
ReplyDeleteBonnie @ HandsAndHome