Online Book Communities

For many years, before I became a librarian, I kept a paper list of books I wanted to buy, and crossed off titles I purchased.

This afternoon, I signed account on Library Thing, an electronic version of my old paper list. I think this is a neat concept. I like the idea of keeping track of books I have read. I also like the recommendations offered.

The social networking aspect of the site is not important to me now. Perhaps it will be some 10 or more years from now, when I am retired, and have more spare time.