

How Did Goodreads Get So Bad?
May 1, 2024
Join Maris Kreizman, book critic, as she discusses the pitfalls of Goodreads, from negligent owners to blurred lines between readers and authors. Explore the pressure to read a certain number of books per year. Delve into the challenges of book marketing on Goodreads and the evolution of online book communities. Unravel the impact of declining criticism on book reviews and the struggles of managing diverse opinions through star ratings.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling the Goodreads Conundrum
02:14 • 11min
Navigating the Goodreads Scandal
12:47 • 8min
Challenges of Using Goodreads for Marketing and Potential Integration with Amazon
21:15 • 2min
The Evolution of Online Book Communities
23:35 • 11min
Navigating Book Criticism in the Digital Age
34:37 • 14min
Navigating Star Ratings and Reader Reviews
48:09 • 4min