I've used Goodreads for probably 10 years, but there are two big issues I have with it and I know that there's at least one that they don't plan on changing. 1) Use of half stars. I know it would be a programming nightmare when there are millions of whole star ratings now, so that one is a moot point but it would still be awesome. And 2) being able to filter through my TBR when I'm at a store or library and am searching for something to read in a specific genre.
I found the app called Fable recently and it does both of these things, as well as provides some pretty cool stats (average rating, typical genre, etc).
I did transfer over my Goodreads info to give it a try. Has anyone used it before? I know that Goodreads is powerful because it's owned by Amazon, but my main reasons is just to track what books I'm reading and finding a book later when I'm overwhelmed at a store or library, and I think Fable can do this. Would love to hear your thoughts.
by jettison_m
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I’ve recently switched from Goodreads to The StoryGraph. I think it also does what you’re missing in Goodreads, and I love how it’s oriented on stats.
Haven’t tried Fable, beyond installing the app. Was considering using it for the book clubs, but haven’t taken the plunge yet.
Edit: phrasing