Saturday, July 19, 2008

More on LibraryThing...

It is later in the day...actually it is later in the night. As expected, I am having a wonderful time working in (with?) LibraryThing. I figured how to link it to my blog...actually to BOTH my blogs. I wonder if it is possible to hook to Facebook?? An avenue to explore another day. My main problem is that I am going to fill my free book list way too soon!
I love the recommended book list! I was surprised at the extrapolations made for some of the very good suggestions of books I have already read and enjoyed. One of the books recommended was Waking Rose by Regina Doman. I have read 2 of her other books and enjoyed them. Another suggestion was The Charmed Sphere by Catherine Asaro. I have never read anything by this author and am looking forward to checking her out. One of the Unsuggester books was Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut and it is truly a book I have absolutely NO desire to read. On the other hand, it unsuggested My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers which I have read and liked. Actually, when it expressed "why" there was no basis.
Looking at how both the recommendation and unsuggestions are compiled, I can imagine that it will be more accurate the more books (both in number and variety) that are listed. I guess I will have to start putting some of my non-fiction books and see how that changes things.
Besides learning to blog, this lesson has been the best, most useful, and will be the most used lesson that we've had. That said, I have truly appreciated the time put in, the variety, and thoughtfulness of the lessons we have done. I learned quite a bit in many areas. Even if many of those I will probably not use on a regular basis, I think it is good to know, both personally and professionally, that these technologies and information are available. Thank you for the opportunity to have some adventures in technology. I am looking forward to signing up again in the fall.
FYI - Just for fun, click your mouse on the picture.

1 comment:

Jill said...

I'm so impressed with everything you've done with your blog! Great job!