Fell behind a bit on my LibraryThing vs. GoodReads, didn’t I? Sorry about that.
Though truth be told, there’s not much new on the GoodReads front. Been so busy with the play that I’ve had time to update my list only on the LibraryThing side. I suppose that betrays some appreciation, doesn’t it? But really, LibraryThings “add” mechanism is just so easy.
Added this week was a single book: April 4, 1968 by Michael Eric Dyson. Dyson is quite the firebrand, eliciting all manner of responses to his opinions. But I liked what I heard when he was interviewed on V-103 this past week …
And yes, I do listen to The People’s Station, what of it? That’s what I thought …
But the really cool thing? Thanks to LibraryThing and their Early Reviewers group, I’m getting a book. Before too long, an advance copy of Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race by Von Hardesty and Gene Eisman will be winging its way to me. Books are offered to the Early Reviewers group every month. LibraryThing members can indicate their interest. Usually, demand far exceeds the supply. Why me? Not sure, but rest assured that I will be happy to read the book and review it shortly after.
So this week … it looks like LibraryThing is winning. I can’t be bought, but free literature will surely get you a few extra minutes of my attention.
Are you listening, GoodReads?
