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Vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Voting has started for the Goodreads Choice Awards, book awards chosen solely by readers. Support your favorite books and find new things to read.

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What Does Eponymous Mean?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

I've had the REM CD "Eponymous" for 20 years, and I never bothered to look up this mysterious word. Goodreads finally kicked me into action. I share the mean...

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What Were the Best Books of 2013?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Let me help you find your next read. In this post I share three excellent book lists with titles for every reading preference.

How to encourage reading

What If My Goodreads Scanner Doesn’t Work?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Awhile ago, I posted about adding books to Goodreads using the mobile phone scanner.  It’s a super easy and quick way to save books to your GR shelves.  I...

How to encourage reading

How to Use Goodreads: Adding Books

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 24 Comments

Are you worried that adding books to a Goodreads profile will take up hours of time? Fear not! I've done the research and you can update your online library ...

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

How to Use Goodreads: A Guide for Word Nerds

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 34 Comments

Do you use Goodreads yet? Every word nerd should. My quick suggestions for getting the most out of Goodreads.

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