Why Goodreads is bad for books
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This article discusses a new book recommendation platform called StoryGraph and its potential to challenge Goodreads, a popular platform owned by Amazon. The author highlights the limitations of Goodreads, citing issues such as biased reviews and the lack of diversity in its recommendations. StoryGraph, on the other hand, offers a more personalized and inclusive approach to book recommendations by taking into account factors such as genres, moods, and content warnings. The article explores how StoryGraph's algorithms and features offer a better reading experience and highlights how it prioritizes the voices of marginalized authors. While acknowledging the challenges StoryGraph may face in competing with Goodreads, the article presents it as a promising alternative that could improve the book discovery process for readers.