I’ve found a new {to me} use for Pinterest.
Previously when I heard about about a book I’d like to read, I’d do one of three things:
1. Reserve it at the library. {pros: it’s free; cons: sometimes the wait list takes years, it could be ready in one day or arrive in the middle of my vacation, it can only be held for a few days and during busy weeks it’s tough to get there}
2. Add it to my Amazon wishlist. {pros: I can buy it right then and there; cons: so could someone else, thinking I want my own copy when really I was just interested in finding out more}
3. Add it to Goodreads. {pros: connect with others about books; cons: I don’t have time for one more social media site, even if it is for books!}
You can see where this is going, right? As I scanned through a “Best of 2011” list last week, I found some books that deserved bookmarking. Enter the pins! A pin onto my Book Lust board with a quick note and we are in business.
This is life changing, people!
Okay, maybe not life changing, but cut me some slack– I was a librarian at one point in my life. True story.
Now I can reserve books at my leisure, add books as I see them on blogs and lists (like the NYT Bestsellers), and even add notes. Yay.
It’s the little things in life, you know.
As for the notes, it’s handy to note who recommended it, if I want to buy or borrow it, and other random thoughts. Once I’ve finished the book, I’ll add a note with a few thoughts and have a list of books recently read. See? LIFE CHANGING!
Sorry, I’ll settle myself down now.
Now. Can anyone pin me an extra hour in the day to read? Thankyouverymuch. 😉
What have you devoured (book-wise) recently? Anything on your wishlist? I snagged a copy of this book at my library last week and am about halfway through but loving it. My Book Lust pinboard is looking a little wimpy, let’s hear some suggestions!
I also use pinterest to keep track of the books I’ve read and want to read – it’s super useful!
This is one of my Pinterest party features next week. Thanks for linking up!
i recently started doing this as well! or i will use it to ‘clip’ articles i intend to read at a later date. evernote is great for that – but i always forget it there. i’m on pinterest more 🙂
Never thought of that for Pinterest. I’m still trying to get the hang (an deal) of Pinterest.
Great idea! I have been Pinterest obsessed. But my favorite is still Goodreads! (p.s. PIN my book :))
This is great. I’ve already got a night table full of unread books!
Very interesting concept. I just do not understand Pinterest….yet. Now that you have given something specific to try, it may get better. BTW I am reading Life Overflowing by TD Jakes
Love this idea! I have a wishlist on Amazon, but I can’t make any comments on my list. Of course, I can do it on Pinterest.
Great pins and great post! I love finding out about new sites and ideas so thank you so much for sharing these ones!
Best wishes and happy pinning!
Natasha.
I never thought of using Pinterest for books…I will have to check your suggestions out.
Pinterest and I met each other this week. It was an instant attraction. Needless to say, this new romance has been a real drain on my productivity. Love the idea of tracking books to read and ones already read with notes on why I want to read them and what I ultimately thought learned from them. Care to see what I have been obsessing over on my pinboards? http://pinterest.com/frandavis1/