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I like that!
But what about the books that fall under several categories?
For instance, these days a lot of books fall under fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic and dystopia (which are my favourite eheh). While the two latter ones may constitute as subgenres, the 2 first are main, so that could be an issue. So how about I create a folder for the reviews and we just post the book title instead of dividing by genre? Also, I can only create folders which contain threads, so I couldn't have a horror folder inside the reviews folder, only a horror thread, which would contain all horror books in it.
But what about the books that fall under several categories?
For instance, these days a lot of books fall under fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic and dystopia (which are my favourite eheh). While the two latter ones may constitute as subgenres, the 2 first are main, so that could be an issue. So how about I create a folder for the reviews and we just post the book title instead of dividing by genre? Also, I can only create folders which contain threads, so I couldn't have a horror folder inside the reviews folder, only a horror thread, which would contain all horror books in it.

But what about the books that fall under several categories?
For instance, these days a lot of books fall under fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic and dystopia (which are my favourite..."
I was thinking the same thing about genres. Books can be so hard to categorize.
That's a GOOD thing!
Sounds great, but do you think it's worth a seperate folder or should we have a Movie/Tv Show Adaptations folder? Which do you find easiest to look up/browse?

But what about the books that fall under several categories?
For instance, these days a lot of books fall under fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic and dystopia (which are my favourite..."
What about posting the book under the top ranking shelf that GR users have posted it as, for instance, The Miniaturist has been shelved as Historical Fiction by 555 users yet also has been shelved as Fiction by 207 users and Mystery by 78 users. So use what the majority of folk have shelved it under as. Might help they way the categories are constructed and folk can clearly see which Genre to post it in.
Hmm I am not sure what the suggestion refers to anymore, we discussed it a while ago. But it was generally accepted that dividing by genre can get confusing to people, since they associate it to different genres. Even if we divide by most popular, people will still search by their personal preferences. Have you had a chance to browse through all the folders? It should be more organized now. We even have a Members Corner where each member can open their own topic and share their reviews and any other info they want to share :)

Still making my way through them but enjoying what I am seeing at the moment. Thanks Ana.

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Hey, I know we have member's corners where we can post reviews, but not sure everyone checks each other's regularly for book ideas and reviews.
I was wondering if a discussion feed 'Just Read - no spoilers' or something would be fun. I don't always write a review when I finish something, but that doesn't mean I don't have a few words to say. This would be a tie-in to the 'What book have you just bought' feed. So we can see when all those books everyone else is buying actually get read! Just a thought.

You mean like the Book Discussions forum? That one is there so people can post thoughts on books they have read but not through buddy reads. I used it the way you describe to post about Billy Tabbs. It's useful cause people may not read the book at the same time but if they do the topic is already there, and it's very easy to find the info because there is one topic per book instead of all books being in one topic.

Maybe, if you prefer, Ana could change the name to What are you reading now/what did you just finished reading??
Or add a "general/random" thread in the book discussion folders for those who just want to throw a few words without a big discussion, if you insist on something separate?
If the Book Discussions forum does not work, you are free to create the topic you suggested, Leigh. I just find it a shame that that forum never gets used, which is why I suggested previously merging it with Buddy Reads, though I do admit it's best not to.


That could work...'Reading Now/Just Finished'



I agree, it's just that sometimes too many rules or folders make people hesitate to comment for fear of doing so in the wrong way/place.
I understand what you're saying but I also think it is much more user friendly when a topic clearly states what is discussed there, so I like rules :) That way everyone knows what they are going to find there and where to look when having something in mind.
That said, whatever you guys want to do is fine by me.
That said, whatever you guys want to do is fine by me.
So is the renaming of the What are you reading now? topic to Reading Now/Just Finished the general consensus? Do you guys have any other suggestions which you would like to explore first?
Also, do you guys want the Book Discussions forum at all? Seems pretty pointless, no one uses it :S

Alright. Renamed. If anyone changes their minds and comes up with something, we can always brainstorm, so feel free to post!
And yep, you never know, I just wonder if anyone will ever use it, especially with this new topic.
And yep, you never know, I just wonder if anyone will ever use it, especially with this new topic.

Sounds great, Kandice! Probably in General folder? Go right ahead and create it!
I thought you had created that one already Aaron, I have a vague recollection of us discussing it?
I thought you had created that one already Aaron, I have a vague recollection of us discussing it?

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