How to keep track of your books

So there's this: Keeping track of your reading can be difficult! Nothing new there, especially if you are as fond of making lists as I am. Ever since I started to 'devour' books, I've compiled lists of the titles I've already read, the ones I'd like to read, the books I own, ... (Yes, I'm a nerd!) This had become rather tedious at times because titles accidentally got left out, etc., when I came across Goodreads.

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If I had to describe Goodreads in three words and to people who haven't come across it yet, I'd more or less tell them that Goodreads is like 'Facebook for bibliophiles'. And I believe this description captures the essence of Goodreads quite well, don't you think? The page is an extremely useful tool to keep track of your daily/weekly/monthly/annual book intake - you can even take part in the annual 'Reading Challenge'! It's also great when you're looking for reviews and other readers' opinions. Everyone can rate their books, create their own shelves, post comments in various groups etc., so it is a wonderful place to exchange reading tips with your fellow book lovers. Moreover, Goodreads is just plain convenient, even though it does have a few flaws (e.g. the search for titles isn't always very acurate). However, the advantages definitely outweigh the downsides, so if you aren't familiar with it yet, you should probably go check it out. It sure has made my nerdy little book lover's life a lot easier.