I really like storygraph. Every year or so I check on their progress for an api. It’s on their long term roadmap and I’ll be a happy person when it comes to fruition.
Only problem with Storygraph is that it’s privately owned, just like Goodreads was. So as soon as Storygraph gets popular enough, it’ll just get sold (probably to Amazon) and then you’ll have to find another haven and start over once again. At least Bookwyrm is federated, like Lemmy.
Does anyone have a review or thoughts on all these different trackers? I started switching to StoryGraph but new ones keep popping up and I don’t want to have to try them all.
(StoryGraph, bookwyrm, hardcover, open reads, library thing, others)
I really like librarything, but the app doesn’t have all the features the website has. In general it’s great for cataloging your own books and crowdsourcing information but doesn’t have the community aspect, although the website does have message boards.
I tried storygraph briefly, but didn’t keep up with it. It felt like a chore to me at the time.
I’m intrigued by BookWyrm though, and am interested to see what others say about it. Haven’t tried it yet but definitely considering it.
I’ve looked at Storygraph and Bookwyrm. Storygraph is leaning pretty heavily into AI usage, so take that as you will. I, personally, did not like it so I bounced (I didn’t think it was adding anything useful–maybe they’ve improved it since then.)
Bookwyrm is federated, so you pick an instance you like, etc etc. Bookwyrm’s federation means that the same book will be scattered across instances, which makes doing review research a little difficult, but their search function is pretty solid for pulling all the books in, so at least you don’t have to work too hard to find what you’re looking for. It’s also reliant on the community for filling in metadata/adding new books, and I’m kind of shocked at how frequently people don’t put in basic metadata, but it’s not the end of the world for me.
I do really like the “community” vibe of Bookwyrm. I’ve even found someone I started following for reviews because their tastes/opinions line up with mine.
Both services have solid import options for moving off Goodreads, but I will say I think Storygraph’s is a bit better than Bookwyrm’s for that.
EDIT: Also worth mentioning that Storygraph paywalls some features, and Bookwyrm is completely free.
As far as I know, there is only some kind of AI summary for books. I wouldn’t call it “heavily into AI”. You can turn it off in the settings.
On the app you even have to turn it on because its off by default
StoryGraph is centralized and US -based. Bookwyrm is decentralized and part of the Fediverse.
The choice is easy to make.
I’ve only looked at BookWyrm and Storygraph and BookWyrm seems pretty small so there arent many reviews. Thats why i switched to StoryGraph
I don’t really use Goodreads much but BookWyrm looks good so I’ve just switched over.
You can even post a review on Lemmy (^_^)
Oh, sick! How? I’d love to start sharing them to Lemmy and getting conversations going.
Whenever you write something public on Bookwyrm just add the mention of the community in the following format @communityname@instance
Check [email protected], I did a few experiment there. Content is in french but the format for sharing a book page, or a review should be the same whatever the language.
Also, you can post your review on [email protected] to experiment without spamming anyone.
Awesome, thank you!
You’re welcome (^_^)
I’ve stopped using goodreads, but haven’t switched to bookwyrm yet. I’m using the lack of import from goodreads as an excuse to keep procrastinating.
Are you sure there is non? I thought there was a way but im unsure🤔
.There’s one written but it’s not functional right now
Ahhh hopefully they’re just overwhelmed with to many new people🙈
Adding I use bookwyrm because it’s federated and uses activitypub so I can just boost my reviews from mastodon if I want to share them there.
Yeah I just moved to BookWyrm, but was checking out StoryGraph today as well. Looks interesting, but I’ll probably stick to BookWyrm if StroryGraph isn’t federated.
It is not, not to confirm.
Goodreads sucks, it so unstable and slow. However, all ny friends use it and i have never been able to not find a book on there. I tried bollwyrm and my issue with it was lack of solid recommendations to what to read next.
Why is he white now?
That’s Matt Parker of Stand-up Maths
Wow, took a second look after your post. Good stuff!
Well shit. This is why we can’t have nice things.
Please no to the Matt Parker meme format
Yoohoo
Are you gonna pay for loss of revenue or virtue signaling is enough for you?
Umm… what?
I just need something that can replace audible.
Another service to check out others haven’t mentioned is libro.fm. this one isn’t self hostable or anything and is more of a direct replacement for Audible. Plus, they support local book stores with their sales and are a social purpose corporation.
Check if your library has access to libby. Or get a free library card from one of the big cities that does. You have to “check out” the books / audiobooks and they don’t always have everything.
Fun tip for anyone reading this: You can probably get library cards to multiple libraries too. I live in MA, so I have one to my local library (which on Libby/Overdrive is several libraries that decided to roll up together under one banner, so that was cool), and to the Boston Public Library which naturally has a giant selection. Wait times can be long for newer stuff, but the more library cards you have the better the odds of getting something sooner than later.
How was your experience with Librivox? I personally found it a bit lacking in the current affairs department 😉. (Although I found Quartermain highly entertaining)
Seriously speaking though: I recently purchased the audio book of Picks and Shovels directly from the author. I hope this is the way of the future. I too am dependent on audible and hate every second.
I listen to a lot of LitRPG and the like, and most (if not all) first release on RoyalRoad and then on Amazon. Amazon pick up those that get traction and release them as audio books on Audible. There are certainly other studios (Soundbooth Theater, Penguin Audio), but some authors give exlusive rights to Amazon, unfortunately.
Libro.fm technically can but trying to buy on it instead of using codes J got through Kickstarter literally got mg Visa blocked. So personally I need to time the next time I actually try to buy from them.
The seem to have a large library, and for example carry all four Annihilation/Southern Reach books, which Audible doesn’t.
Bug on the other hand remember to download the books you have on Audible with Libation. Too make your eventual change easier and less painful.
I will check out Libro.fm, never heard of them before but I saw that Penguin Audio sell their books via them.
As for Libation, it looks like it could replace BookLibConnect and AaxAudioConverter as a Linux alternative, which would be nice. Thanks for sharing!
If you already have your own audiobook files, you can self host Audiobookshelf. I self host from my NAS and use the android app while I drive, but you can also listen in your browser as well and it syncs your progress.
I have it and I really like it. All audiobooks that I buy from Audible are downloaded with BookLibConnect and convertet to
.m4bwith AaxAudioConverter. I can then stream the books with AudioBookShelf.
BookLibConnect and AaxAudioConverter are both Windows only so I have to use a VM but it is still worth it.One of these days, I will dig into the code and rewrite the GUI to be cross platform.
Oh, I had no idea Goodreads was owned by Amazon. Thanks! I’ll definitely make a switch.
Now do IMDB
I’ve used trakd for a number of years with no major complaints. Its cools being able to look up an actor and see the “seen in” section, as I have it set up to automatically track my watches in jellyfin/IINA and then I manually enter the ones I watch on streaming services
Movies: Letterboxd
TV Shows: Serializd
For books, I too use Storygraph. But I might switch to Hardcover later. I have been using Storygraph for like 3 years and in that time nothing really changed, improved there in my opinion. Socialization is almost non-existent. They still don’t have “profile” pages for authors. If you click on an author, all of their books are just thrown in there together in one place. No filters, no picture of the author, nothing.
Hardcover looks interesting, it’s a bit like letterboxd, that’s why I like it. App is a little bit slow and I wish more people used it because there is not a lot of reviews and ratings for books. So if you want an alternative to goodreads, which has a lot of users, then storygraph is probably the only option.
I love letterbox, but not really a replacement for IMDB.
I’ve been using tv time to track tv shows, but haven’t really been a fan. Definitely going to check out serializd.
I love BookWyrm so much. It’s my favourite social media.
You have to find and follow a good number of people before your feed really has the right feel, but once you dial that in it’s the perfect cozy cadence.
Is that the better one? IDK I don’t use good reads much and just want a simple good intentioned replacement
I don’t know. I’ve never used goodreads, but I’ve seen plenty of people port over their reviews from there. I don’t think it’s an exact replacement, but I like it. I post my thoughts and reviews on books and books I want to read, and comment on other people’s thoughts and reviews, and TBRs. For me, that’s perfect.
Occasionally, you will find that a book is missing from your Bookwyrm server; finally, this is your chance to show your quality! You can manually add it to the library yourself, for others to refer to.
Here’s a guide to switching I found. I’d try it out on its own a bit first to see if it’s for you.
I wish I’d find the next fiction banger to read to escape into before venturing our wuthering lonely world.
I’d like to recommend Openreads as well.
It’s privacy first FOSS
I like it! Too bad it doesn’t have a small summary of the book with it.
The local library is my first choice. I think they even have e-books now, though I am not sure how that works.
These are just tracking and review services, like a letterboxd for books. Although I’m sure your local library does allow you to track your book history
Yes I recommend using Libby it’s great
Most libraries (at least in the US) use Libby for their ebooks
They don’t use Overdrive anymore?
It’s probably been over a decade since I’ve used my library accounts…
Overdrive makes Libby and seems to be their modern platform
